Manual Trans. –
02Q
VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specication Book • September 2012 123
Component Fastener
size
Nm
Cable mounting bracket-to-transmission
bolt/nut
- 20
Gear shift unit-to-transmission housing bolt
1)
20
Oil ll or drain plug
- Multipoint socket head - 45
- Hex socket head - 30
Shift Housing to Body Nut M6 8
M8 25
Transmission housing-to-clutch housing bolt
- Round head socket bolt = “to transmission
build date 6 December 2006“
1)
M8
aluminum
8 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
- Round head socket bolt = “from
transmission build date 7 December 2006“
1)
M9
aluminum
15 plus an
additional 180°
(½ turn)
- Hex head steel bolt
1)
- 15 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Transmission mount-to-transmission mount
bracket
1)
- 60 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Transmission mount bracket-to-
transmission
1)
- 60 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Transmission Shift Lever to Shift Unit Nut
1)
- 23
1)
Replace fastener(s).
Adjustment Shim Table
Thickness in (mm)
1.45 1.75 2.05
1.50 1.80 2.10
1.55 1.85 2.15
1.60 1.90 2.20
1.65 1.95 2.25
1.70 2.00
Tolerance variations make it possible to nd the exact shim thickness
required. For the shim part number, refer to the Parts Catalog.
Fastener Tightening Specications (cont’d)