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.