Overview - valve chest — VW
Overview - valve chest on VW: factory workshop procedure for engines CLSA. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
🔧 Engine codes this applies to
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
VW
Phaeton
2003
Power transmission
5-speed automatic gearbox 01V
Edition
10.2008
Overview - valve chest
Dismantling and assembling procedure
Chapter
WARNING
Do not run engine or tow vehicle with oil pan removed or when there is no ATF in gearbox.
The valve chest can be removed when the gearbox is in the vehicle.
Apply ATF to O-rings when fitting. Other lubricants lead to malfunction of the gearbox hydraulics.
Always replace a valve chest which is fouled or defective.
Do not use fluffy cloths.
After reinstalling oil pan, check ATF level and top up
Chapter
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Drain plug, 40 Nm
With seal.
Always renew.
Remove to drain ATF
Chapter
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Bolt, 10 Nm
Tighten oil pan bolts in several stages and in diagonal sequence.
Oil pan
Removing and installing
Chapter
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Seal
Always renew.
ATF screen
Removing and installing
Chapter
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Bolt, 8 Nm
For securing valve chest: 16 bolts M6x60.
Removing and installing
Chapter
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Observe tightening sequence
Chapter
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Valve chest
Removing and installing
Chapter
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Allocation according to gearbox code
Parts catalogue
Bolt, 8 Nm
Retainer
For wiring harness.
Hook wiring harness into retainer.
Secured with bolts for valve body.
Bolt, 6 Nm
Gearbox speed sender
G38
or
gearbox output speed sender
G195
Renew
Chapter
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Spacer sleeve
Length: 8 mm
Internal oil pipe
Always renew.
Removing and installing
Chapter
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O-ring
Always renew.
Moisten with ATF and insert.
Multi-function switch
F125
Renew
Chapter
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Replacing selector shaft oil seal
Chapter
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Bolt, 8 Nm
O-ring
Always renew.
Moisten with ATF and insert.
Securing clip
Always renew.
Wiring harness
Renew
Chapter
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Gearbox oil (ATF) temperature sender
G93
integrated into wiring harness.
To renew wiring harness, remove and install valve chest
Chapter
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Unhook wiring harness from retainer
Item
.
Position of connector on harness: flat part of rear collar faces towards oil pan; lugs on collar are horizontal.
Bolt, 9 Nm
Gearbox input speed sender
G182
Renew
Chapter
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Connector
Is pulled off wiring harness in gearbox.
Must be pulled off before removing valve chest.
Bolt, 6 Nm
Retainer
For pressure regulating valve.
Automatic gearbox pressure control valve 1
N215
With O-ring.
To renew, remove and install valve chest.
Moisten O-ring with ATF and insert.
Solenoid valve 3
N90
Without O-ring.
Solenoid valve 2
N89
Without O-ring.
Bolt, 6 Nm
Retainer
For solenoid valves.
Automatic gearbox pressure control valve 3
N217
With O-ring.
Moisten O-ring with ATF and insert.
Automatic gearbox pressure control valve 4
N218
With O-ring.
Moisten O-ring with ATF and insert.
Automatic gearbox pressure control valve 2
N216
With O-ring.
Moisten O-ring with ATF and insert.
Solenoid valve 1
N88
Without O-ring.
To renew, remove and install oil pan and remove guide plate for parking lock mechanism.
When installing, do not tighten bolts for guide plate (23 Nm) with selector lever in
“P”
.
Bolt, 6 Nm
Magnet
4 magnets in depressions in oil pan.
Always clean when oil pan is removed.
Ensure that magnets are correctly seated in oil pan.
Seal
Always renew.
ATF inspection plug
Torque setting
Chapter
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