Clutch replacement: VW Transmission case replace

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 7X

🔩 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. Remove transmission:
2. Remove the gearshift lever housing .
3. Remove the reverse gear intermediate shaft, the bearings and the spacers .
4. Remove the oil filling plug.
5. Remove the primary shaft needle bearings.

6. Remove the clutch bearing guide tube and the clutch fork .
7. Install the seal for the primary shaft (front part), using the FitterVW 291B.
8. Lubricate the sealing ring with oil and apply on the outside a thin coat of Locking adhesive. See Chemical Manual.
9. Install the clutch fork
10. Install the clutch bearing guide tube and its respective bearing
11. Install the primary shaft needle bearings
12. Install the reverse gear intermediate shaft, the bearings and the spacers .
13. Install the gearbox case
14. Install the oil draining plug and tighten to 25 Nm. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
15. Replenish the transmission and install the oil filling plug .

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