VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2008 (01) PDF Document

The code letters and the date of manufacture for the 5-speed manual gearbox 0AF are located on the gearbox itself. The gearbox code also appears on the vehicle identification plates.

For the 5-speed manual gearbox 0AF, the capacity is 2.0 liters.

To ensure perfect repairs on your VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2008, follow these guidelines:

1. When installing the manual gearbox, ensure that the dowel sleeves between the engine and gearbox are correctly seated.

2. When installing mounting brackets or waxed components, clean the contact surfaces; they must be free of wax and grease.

3. Use the electronic parts catalogue to allocate bolts and other components.

4. When changing a gearbox, fill with gear oil to the lower edge of the filler hole.

5. Renew all retaining rings and do not overstretch them.

6. Always renew self-locking bolts and nuts.

7. When installing oil seals, half-fill the space between the sealing lips with the specified sealing grease.

Follow these steps to bleed the clutch system on your VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2008:

1. Ensure the vehicle is prepared and remove the air filter housing if it hinders access to the slave cylinder.

2. Connect the brake filling and bleeding equipment to the system.

3. Connect the bleed hose to the bleeder valve.

4. Pressurize the system to 2 bar.

5. Open the bleeder valve and bleed off about 100 cm3 of brake fluid, then close the valve.

6. Rapidly operate the clutch pedal from stop to stop 10 to 15 times.

7. Open the bleeder valve again and bleed off an additional 50 cm3 of brake fluid, then close the valve.

8. Depress the clutch pedal several times after completing the process.

To remove the clutch pedal on your VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2008, follow these steps:

1. Push the driver seat as far back as possible and set the steering wheel to its highest position.

2. Remove the trim and cover below the trim on the driver’s side.

3. Unbolt the crash bar in front of the clutch pedal.

4. Unbolt the clutch pedal from the mounting bracket by removing the nut and pulling out the bolt.

5. Swing the clutch pedal forward slightly and remove the over-centre spring.

6. Release the clutch pedal from the master cylinder using the appropriate pliers.

7. Remove the clutch pedal.

To check the gear oil level on your VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2008, remove the oil plug. The oil level is correct when the gearbox is filled to the lower edge of the filler hole.

Ensure the gearbox is in neutral and follow these steps to adjust the selector mechanism on your VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2008:

1. Remove the air filter housing if necessary for access.

2. Pull the locking mechanisms on the gear selector cable and gate selector cable forward to the stop, then turn to the left to lock.

3. Set the selector shaft by pressing it down and engaging the locking pin into the shaft.

4. Remove the gaiter with the selector lever knob and noise insulation.

5. Move the selector lever to neutral and guide the locking pin through the designated holes.

6. Ensure the cables are inserted, free of stress, into the locking device.

7. Turn the locking mechanisms on the cables clockwise to the stop to release them, allowing the spring to set the position.

8. Turn the angled rod back to its original position.

9. Pull the locking pin out of the holes.

10. Perform a functional check by operating the clutch and selecting all gears to ensure smooth operation, specifically the reverse gear lock.