Model year 1991 · Transmission & Clutch
Transmission & Clutch
Manual gearbox internals, clutch pressure plate, flywheel, driveshaft flanges.
9 components 29 distinct torque values 11 engines applicable
Source VW Golf Mk2 Factory Workshop Manual (ELSA) Last updated
Flywheel & Clutch
- Clutch cable locknut (4–6 Nm range)
- 5 Nm (42 in·lb) All 11 engines
- Clutch pressure plate assembly or torque converter drive plate to crankshaft
- 30 Nm +90° (22 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- Flywheel to clutch pressure plate
- 20 Nm (15 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- Torque converter cover plate — M10 bolt
- 25 Nm (18 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 20 Nm (15 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 15 Nm (11 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 35 Nm (26 ft·lb) All 11 engines
Manual & Auto Gearbox
- 1. Tightening Torques Shift rod to selector lever (clamp bolt and nut)
- 26 Nm (19 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 23 Nm (17 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 18 Nm (13 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 15 Nm (11 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 50 Nm (37 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 20 Nm (15 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 10 Nm (89 in·lb) All 11 engines
- 5th gear lockout plunger
- 15 Nm (11 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 10 Nm (89 in·lb) All 11 engines
- 25 Nm (18 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 40 Nm (30 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 150 Nm (111 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 30 Nm (22 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- Auto-trans 2nd gear brake band lock — M10
- 45 Nm (33 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 75 Nm (55 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 20 Nm (15 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 10 Nm (87 in·lb) All 11 engines
- 8 Nm (71 in·lb) All 11 engines
- 23 Nm (17 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- Reverse gear / upshift light switch
- 20 Nm (15 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- 30 Nm (22 ft·lb) All 11 engines
- Ring gear to differential housing (bolt)
- 70 Nm (52 ft·lb) All 11 engines
Frequently asked — Transmission & Clutch 1991
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How much torque for clutch bolts?
Every torque value for Transmission & Clutch 1991 is listed on this page, sourced directly from the VW Golf Mk2 factory workshop manual (ELSA). Use the per-component table above to find the exact figure for your engine variant.
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How tight do clutch bolts need to be?
Every torque value for Transmission & Clutch 1991 is listed on this page, sourced directly from the VW Golf Mk2 factory workshop manual (ELSA). Use the per-component table above to find the exact figure for your engine variant.
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