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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Component Fastener Size Nm
Bevel Box Output Flange Nut (1) - 675
Bevel Box to Transmission Bolt - 30
Drive Axle Heat Shield to Bevel Box Bolt - 25
Filling/Inspection Plug (1) - 15
Flange Shaft Countersunk Bolt (1), (2) - 30
Oil Drain Plug (1)
M20 - 60
M10 x 1 - 15
(1) Always replace
(2) Do not remove the bolts on both sides at the same time

Bevel Box Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification 

Fig 1: Identifying Bracket For Bevel Box & Bolts
GWWA37-0655Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Position the bevel box bracket and install the nuts -1- and bolts -2- hand tighten.

-- Observe the installation sequence:

  1. Tighten the nuts -1- to 3 Nm. 
  2. Tighten the bolts -2- to 35 Nm. 
  3. Tighten the nuts -1- to 45 Nm.