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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDIAGRAMSEXPLODED VIEWSMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLETRANSMISSION COVER/5TH GEAR
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Transmission Cover/5TH Gear
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Transmission Cover/5TH Gear
1 Bolt -- M8 x 62
- Qty: 2
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
2 Bolt -- M8 x 85
- Qty: 4
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
3 Cover
4 5th gear operating sleeve and synchronizer hub (with thrust washer)
5 Circlip (always replace)
6 Thrust washer
- Not installed on vehicles with 2.0 liter engines.
7 Retaining plate
- Used with 2.0 liter engines only.
8 5th gear
- Installation position:
^ With 2.0 liter engine, circular groove upward.
^ All other engines, groove upward.
9 Securing plate (always replace)
10 Shift fork (5th gear)
11 Bolt with dished washer - M17
- Always replace.
- Engage 5th and reverse to loosen or tighten.
- Apply VW D6 locking fluid before installation.
- 150 Nm (111 ft lb)
12 Gasket (always replace)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.