5-speed automatic gearbox 01L, all-wheel drive — Assembly overview - transfer box — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

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• When initially tightening the bolts by hand, ensure that the gap between the transfer box and the gearbox housing is reduced by the same amount all the way round.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Tighten transfer box bolts (arrows) in diagonal sequence and in stages to final torque of 23 Nm. [Note: When initially tightening the bolts by hand, ensure that the gap between the transfer box and the gearbox housing is reduced by the same amount all the way round.] — 23 Nm (17 lb-ft)
2. Tighten bolts (arrows) for intermediate flange for front axle drive in 2 stages as follows:
3. Screw in bolts by hand until stop.
4. Tighten bolt to 23 Nm. [Note: When initially tightening the bolts by hand, ensure that the gap between the intermediate flange for front axle drive and the gearbox housing is reduced by the same amount all the way round.(Item A) and (item B) may be disregarded.] — 23 Nm (17 lb-ft)

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