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Transmission Component Overviews






Transmission Component Overviews






l - => [ Transmission Housing and Shift Unit ]

II - GTI (2006-2009) => [ Input Shaft, Output Shafts, Differential and Selector Rods ]

II - Golf/GTI (from 2010), Eos, Passat and CC => [ Input Shaft, Output Shafts, Differential and Selector Rods ]

Metal or plastic sealing caps are installed for the input shaft.

The plastic sealing cap does not require the circlip - A -.
















Transmission Housing and Shift Unit






1 Countersunk Bolt

Removing and installing, see => [ (Item 12) Bolt, 33 Nm ] Service and Repair.

2 Flange Shaft with Pressure Spring

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Left Flange Shaft and Seal ] Left Flange Shaft and Seal.

Assembling, refer to => [ Differential ] Service and Repair.

3 Circlip

Only for metal sealing cap

Installed from transmission build date 21 January 2008.

Not used with the plastic sealing cap.

4 Sealing Cap

Can be made of either metal or plastic.

Made of metal: Secured with the circlip => [ (Item 3) Circlip ] from transmission build date 21 January 2008.

Made of plastic: The circlip => [ (Item 3) Circlip ] is not used.

Refer to the Parts Catalog.

5 Locking Ring

For the grooved ball bearing/input shaft => [ (Item 1) Locking Ring ] Input Shaft Overview.

6 Backup Lamp Switch (F4)

20 Nm

Shortly after series introduction of transmission, equipped with a permanent seal.

7 Seal

Not installed on all transmissions.

8 Oil Drain Plug

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Different Versions of the Oil Fill and Drain Plugs: ] Service and Repair.

9 Seal

Always replace.

10 Bolt

6 Nm

11 Transmission Neutral Position Sensor (G701)

Not available in the US/Canadian market.

12 Locking Screw

45 Nm

For the gear shift unit.

13 Bolt

Always replace, for the correct allocation refer to the Parts Catalog.

There are different bolts with different tightening specifications:

Internal hex, round head = through transmission build date 6 December 2009, aluminum M8 bolt = 8 Nm + 180° (1/2) additional turn.

Internal hex, round head = through transmission build date 7 December 2009, aluminum M9 bolt = 15 Nm + 180° (1/2) additional turn.

Outer hex head = steel bolt = 15 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Replacement steel bolt, allocation. Refer to => [ If the steel bolts (outer hex head) are the replacement part, pay attention to the allocation: ] Transmission, without a Sealing Cap Circlip for the Input Shaft.

14 Bolt

Always replace, for the correct allocation refer to the Parts Catalog.

There are different bolts with different tightening specifications:

Internal hex, round head = through transmission build date 6 December 2009, aluminum M8 bolt = 8 Nm + 180° (1/2) additional turn.

Internal hex, round head = through transmission build date 7 December 2009, aluminum M9 bolt = 15 Nm + 180° (1/2) additional turn.

Outer hex head = steel bolt = 15 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Replacement steel bolt, allocation. Refer to => [ If the steel bolts (outer hex head) are the replacement part, pay attention to the allocation: ] Transmission, without a Sealing Cap Circlip for the Input Shaft.

15 Gear Shift Unit

Overview, refer to => [ Shift Unit Overview ] Shift Unit Overview.

Removing with the transmission installed:

Remove the battery and the battery tray.

The locking pin => [ (Item 6) Locking Pin ] Transmission Housing for adjusting the shift mechanism must not be engaged.

Remove the cables and the transmission shift lever. Refer to => [ Shift and Selector Cables ] Shift Mechanism Overviews.

Remove the locking screw => [ (Item 12) Locking Screw ] and remove the gear shift unit.

16 Bolt

20 Nm

Always replace.

17 O-ring

Always replace.

18 Clutch Housing

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Clutch Housing ] Clutch Housing.

19 Transmission Housing

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Transmission Housing ] Transmission Housing.

Input Shaft, Output Shafts, Differential and Selector Rods






1 Output Shaft, 1st to 4th Gears

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Output Shaft, 1st to 4th Gears ] Output Shaft, 1st to 4th Gears.

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

2 Selector Shaft with Selector Fork, for 1st and 2nd Gear

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

3 Selector Shaft with Selector Fork, for 3rd and 4th Gear

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

4 Output Shaft, 5th, 6th and Reverse Gears

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Output Shaft, 5th, 6th and Reverse Gears ] Output Shaft, 5th, 6th and Reverse Gears.

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

5 Selector Shaft with Selector Fork for 5th and 6th Gear

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

6 Selector Fork, Reverse Gear

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

Differences, refer to => [ Reverse Gear Selector Fork Differentiation ] Shift Forks.

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Shift Forks ] Shift Forks.

7 Input Shaft

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Input Shaft Overview ] Input Shaft Overview.

Always replace the grooved ball bearing => [ (Item 6) Grooved Ball Bearing ] Input Shaft Overview on the input shaft.

8 Reverse Shaft

With a thrust washer.

9 Thrust Washer

10 Breather Assembly

Connects to the slave cylinder.

11 Clutch Housing

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Clutch Housing ] Clutch Housing.

12 Input Shaft Seal

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Input Shaft Seal ] Input Shaft Seal.

13 O-ring

Installed on the line connection.

Lubricate with brake fluid before installing.

14 Clutch Slave Cylinder with Release Bearing

15 Bolt

Quantity: 3

Always replace

Removing and installing, see => [ (Item 4) Bolt ] Clutch Release Mechanism Overview.

16 Countersunk Bolt

Removing and installing, see => [ (Item 12) Bolt, 33 Nm ] Service and Repair.

17 Flange Shaft with Compression Spring

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Right Flange Shaft and Seal ] Right Flange Shaft and Seal.

Assembling, refer to => [ Differential ] Service and Repair.

18 Differential

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Differential ] Service and Repair.

Input Shaft, Output Shafts, Differential and Selector Rods






1 Output Shaft, 1st to 4th Gears

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Output Shaft, 1st to 4th Gears ] Output Shaft, 1st to 4th Gears.

2 Selector Shaft with Selector Fork, for 1st and 2nd Gear

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Shift Forks ] Shift Forks.

3 Selector Shaft with Selector Fork, for 3rd and 4th Gear

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Shift Forks ] Shift Forks.

4 Output Shaft, 5th, 6th and Reverse Gears

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

Disassembly and Assembly, refer to => [ Output Shaft, 5th, 6th and Reverse Gears ] Output Shaft, 5th, 6th and Reverse Gears.

5 Selector Shaft, with Selector Fork, for 5th and 6th Gear

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Shift Forks ] Shift Forks.

6 Selector Fork, Reverse Gear

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

Differences, refer to => [ Reverse Gear Selector Fork Differentiation ] Shift Forks.

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Shift Forks ] Shift Forks.

7 Input Shaft

Installed position, refer to => [ Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position ] Selector Shafts and Forks, Installed Position.

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Input Shaft Overview ] Input Shaft Overview.

Always replace the grooved ball bearing => [ (Item 6) Grooved Ball Bearing ] Input Shaft Overview on the input shaft.

8 Reverse Shaft

With a thrust washer.

9 Thrust Washer

10 Breather Assembly

Connected to slave cylinder.

11 Clutch Housing

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Clutch Housing ] Clutch Housing.

12 Input Shaft Seal

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Input Shaft Seal ] Input Shaft Seal.

13 O-ring

Installed on the line connection.

Lubricate with brake fluid before installing.

14 Clutch Slave Cylinder with Release Bearing

15 Bolt

Quantity: 3

Always replace

Removing and installing, see => [ (Item 4) Bolt ] Clutch Release Mechanism Overview.

16 Countersunk Bolt

Removing and installing, see => [ (Item 12) Bolt, 33 Nm ] Service and Repair.

17 Flange Shaft with Pressure Spring

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Right Flange Shaft and Seal ] Right Flange Shaft and Seal.

Assembling, refer to => [ Differential ] Service and Repair.

18 Differential

Disassembly and assembly, refer to => [ Differential ] Service and Repair.