5-speed manual gearbox 02R — Output shaft - adjust — VW
5-speed manual gearbox 02R — Output shaft - adjust on VW: 4 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to check.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code POLO
- Special tools named: dial gauge
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) | Insert output shaft and tighten nuts for bearing support |
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
- Press small taper roller bearing outer race together with a 0.03in thick shim fully into clutch housing
- Insert output shaft and tighten nuts for bearing support to 25 Nm, then turn 90° further. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
- Mount dial gauge (3 mm measuring range) and set to "“0”" with 1 mm preload.
- Move output shaft up and down and note dial gauge reading (example: 0.30 mm).
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
Seen a figure that does not match your manual? Write to us — we correct it and note when. support@torqfix.com
The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.