Automatic transmission gasket Volkswagen Passat B5
Required tools and materials:
* Set of socket wrenches
* Flat head screwdriver
* New automatic transmission gasket (part number: 01V321371K)
* Transmission sealant
* Rags
Replacement steps:
1. Cool the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
4. Unscrew the gearbox mounting bolts.
5. Raise the car on jacks and place supports under it.
6. Remove the gearbox housing protection.
7. Disconnect the automatic transmission sensor connectors.
8. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts using a flathead screwdriver.
9. Remove the oil pan and drain the transmission fluid into a clean container.
10. Remove the old gasket from the pan and transmission housing.
11. Apply a thin layer of transmission sealant to the new gasket.
12. Install a new gasket on the pan and transmission housing.
13. Reinstall the oil pan and tighten the bolts.
14. Connect the automatic transmission sensor connectors.
15. Screw on the gearbox mounting bolts.
16. Lower the car from the jacks.
17. Connect the minus terminal to the battery.
18. Install the gearbox housing protection.
19. Pour transmission fluid into the gearbox.
20. Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.
21. Check the transmission fluid level and add if necessary.
Adviсe:
*Use a transmission sealant made specifically for transmissions.
* Tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
* After replacing the gasket, drive the car a few kilometers and check for leaks.