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Condition Value
expand_moreAxle drive
expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing
Rear 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Center 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_morePropeller shaft
M10 59 lbf⋅ft
M12 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
Center 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreClutch
Clutch master cylinder 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreClutch pressure plate
With Torx screws 9.59 lbf⋅ft
With Torx-head screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Tighten pressure plate bolt(s) gradually crosswise.
expand_moreClutch slave cylinder
With concentric slave cylinder 8.85 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGear shifting
Gearbox shift lever 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreGearbox
expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 44.25 lbf⋅ft
M12 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
01P gearbox 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
02D gearbox 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
02D gearbox 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Oil control plug 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_more1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12)
expand_moreAt the subframe
To gearbox number 09082 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Vehicles with gearbox number from 10082 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Left central screws 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
expand_moreAt the subframe
To gearbox number 09082 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Vehicles with gearbox number from 10082 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Left central screws 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreRear
At the subframe 147.51 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreLeft
Vehicles manufactured in and before 12.1995 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGearbox support at the gearbox
expand_more1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 60 HP engine (1990.7–1995.12)
To gearbox number 09082 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreVehicles with gearbox number from 10082
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4)
To gearbox number 09082 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreVehicles with gearbox number from 10082
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M12 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles manufactured in and before 12.1995 47.94 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1990 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Transporter Box Van service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 1990 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1990 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van generations

In 1990 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Box Van. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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