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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999PASSAT SEDAN (3B2) V6-2.8L (AHA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSTRANSMISSION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B2) V6-2.8L (AHA)
Transmission Torque Specifications
1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B2) V6-2.8L (AHA)SECTION Transmission Torque Specifications
Manual Transmission 012 Torque Specifications
Selector mechanism, disassembling and assembling
1 - 5th/Reverse gear detent
2 - Torx� screw
^ 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
3 - 0-ring
^ Always replace
4 - Right stop bolt
^ 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
5 - Oil seal
6 - Relay shaft
7 - Oil seal
8 - Left stop bolt
^ 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
9 - Shift detent
10 - Torx� bolt
^ 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
11 - Spring pin
12 - 5th and reverse gear selector fork
^ Installation position
13 - 1st gear/2nd gear, 5th and reverse gear shift rod
14 - Ball sleeve
15 - 1st and 2nd gear selector fork
16 - Shift yoke
^ Installation position
17 - Bushing
18 - Ball sleeve
^ Pry off the selector shaft with a screwdriver
^ Press onto the selector shaft
19 - 3rd and 4th gear selector shaft
20 - 3rd and 4th gear selector fork
21 - Spring pin
22 - Shift rod cover
23 - Torx� screw
^ 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
24 - Shift rod
25 - Oil seal
^ Pry out with screwdriver
^ Installation position
Note:
Installation position of the complete selector mechanism in transmission
Torque Specifications:
Torque Specification Vehicles With 4 Cyl.:
Torque Specifications, Vehicles With 6 Cyl Engines:
Torque Specifications:
Selector Mechanism Breakdown:
Selector mechanism, disassembling and assembling
1 - 5th/Reverse gear detent
2 - Torx� screw
^ 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
3 - 0-ring
^ Always replace
4 - Right stop bolt
^ 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
5 - Oil seal
6 - Relay shaft
7 - Oil seal
8 - Left stop bolt
^ 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
9 - Shift detent
10 - Torx� bolt
^ 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
11 - Spring pin
12 - 5th and reverse gear selector fork
^ Installation position
13 - 1st gear/2nd gear, 5th and reverse gear shift rod
14 - Ball sleeve
15 - 1st and 2nd gear selector fork
16 - Shift yoke
^ Installation position
17 - Bushing
18 - Ball sleeve
^ Pry off the selector shaft with a screwdriver
^ Press onto the selector shaft
19 - 3rd and 4th gear selector shaft
20 - 3rd and 4th gear selector fork
21 - Spring pin
22 - Shift rod cover
23 - Torx� screw
^ 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
24 - Shift rod
25 - Oil seal
^ Pry out with screwdriver
^ Installation position
Note:
Installation position of the complete selector mechanism in transmission
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.