VW MK6 GTI [Manual Transmission Removal] Clutch Upgrade - Part One

In this video I'm going to show step by step how to remove the Manual Transmission in a Volkswagen MK6 Golf GTI. I'm removing the the Gear Box because I will be upgrading the Clutch and the Rear Main Seal. Applicable years: 2009-2014 - MK5/MK6 - MKV/MKVI - GTI/JETTA/GLI
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[@maxly501]

You're an OG for this! This going to help me tremendously for my 5MT to 6MT swap in my mk6 remapped tdi.(planning on pushing ~230hp with some upgrades)

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you found this video helpful. That sounds like a fun project.

[@joncraig]

best video so far including the drive shaft flange showing the hex bolt needed to be removed. I got stuck with this flange and could not get the gearbox out as the flange was caught on the dust plate sandwiched between gearbox and engine. Such a pain!!!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, without removing that flange, I don't think it's possible to get it out. Much respect!

[@sotohj]

I just replaced my clutch following your steps. Thank you so much for this video.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you were able to do the replacement with the help of this video, thanks for watching!

[@jude2087]

Watched this video yesterday and then tackled my gearbox and done it no problem 👌🏻

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you found this video helpful, much respect!

[@jpg_6]

Awesome video! I have a manual VW Polo R WRC and the process is very similar to mine.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching, much respect!

[@Princeshinsui]

Great video, because of you I might tackle the clutch myself. Thanks bro

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect, thanks for watching!

[@joevarga5982]

These videos are great. Thanks for making them and listing the tools and parts. This is very helpful stuff.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! and thanks for acknowledging my work.

[@seners8437]

You are very professional man. All your videos are very helpful. Especially the Passat b5.5 chassis vehicle video is the video and work that I want the most from you. I had to sell my car but now I'm still using the b5 passat. So the more b5 and b5.5 videos come the better it will be for me man. I wish you continued success, hey man. I'm following. Lots of love from Turkey

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect, I'm happy you're getting value from my content, thanks for watching and shout out to all the viewers from Turkey.

[@roncurtis8174]

This video is great!! Quick question: Are you not supposed to use an impact to break the bell housing bolts?

[@markanthony284]

Nice work, more involved than I thought, and you know your stuff that's for sure, no wonder my garage wants to charge me up ! £££££

[@WatchmanNz]

Very cool vid. I needed to change the driveshafts and this helped. Tell me please. I have the 1.6BSE engine which several cars have and wondered abt if I went 1.8 or 2.0 motor, will the manual gearbox mount the same? Thanks

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Glad it helped! I'm not sure if it will mount without modification.

[@chnknnth]

Very thankful for this video. Hoping to replace my slave cylinder soon. What was the flexible extension tool used for the passenger axle?

[@rafaelgomez1339]

Just finished watching your video (great video by the way!) and I’m curious if to replace the throw out bearing just the housing has to be removed?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! Yes, to replace the throw out bearing you'll have to remove the transmission and bleed the clutch.

[@liamnomad]

Excellent video. Thanks for putting it together.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect and thanks for watching!

[@charltontapley3577]

Hi, is it possible to keep the original flywheel or is it not recommended? My car is on 80k miles, no noise and not slipping... Cheers

[@yeslai4723]

Very helpful video. I need to replace the throw out bearing and check on the clutch. I would like to ask where is ur shop located and would u do the job for me if we close enough. Tks a lot

[@whatchinmewatchu7031]

I have that. Same red and black plastic covered ratchet from harbor freight. I like it better than my expensive snap on. Get a transmission jack from HF. $60. Worth it even if you use it once

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, I got quite a few decent ratchets from Harbor Freight and I like them. Yea, I'm definitely going to look into the transmission jack.

[@gearymiller7615]

How you like this clutch? Considering this but forums have mixed reviews.

[@stefanschulte1]

That's a very very good how to. I will definately use it. 2 questions, why did you take out the 2 bolts from the downpipe to the subframe? And did you remove the right drivershaft just to remove the flange in the gearbox? So I assume it is necessary?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I removed the two bolts on the downpipe to the subframe because I need to lower the engine to make clearance to take out the transmission. The downpipe is connected to the engine, so when I lower the engine, the downpipe will get lower as well. Yes, axle needs to come out in order to remove the flange.

[@stefanschulte1]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds That makes sense obviously. Thanks.

[@marka7728]

Yo thank you for this video your the man

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

no problem, much respect 👍🏽

[@golfman1987]

Hey I was just wondering if the thread on the axle flange bolt is a reverse thread or a regular thread?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

it's regular thread

[@golfman1987]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds Thank you for your reply.👍

[@tommyeverly1526]

Is the process the the same for an mk6 tdi?

[@bayramilhan30]

Thank you very much for this video..

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you got value from this video, thanks for watching!

[@simonkrezias7615]

Great job man. Hats off!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect 👍🏽

[@simonkrezias7615]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds I have to respect you for your ability and determination to tackle a job like that, alone ,without a car lift lying on your back.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Definitely a tough job, but possible.

[@gregsblade]

thats an awesome video.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

respect 👍🏽

[@ronnieronnie8549]

Same concept for the mk6 R right?

[@unmaskedmercy234]

Thank you

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

respect 💪🏽

[@ivanvega2821]

Is this the same for a 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0T?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

It's a similar process

[@ivanvega2821]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds I came across a couple videos. I have the DSG on my 2010 CC and I see people dripping subframes for some reason.

[@RaduP3]

is it the same on the 1.6 aspirated engine? BSE code

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

not the same, but should be similar.

[@RaduP3]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds thx

[@oWolf0]

Would this process also be the same for the dsg?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yes essentially the same process. The dsg is slightly bigger.

[@shaagealgareb9189]

Good job man

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect!

[@MauriceEllerbee]

Nah we gotta get you some extended ratchets bro😂I been in your shoes my first 5-6 years of DIY and let me tell you, couple more dollars at Harbor Freight has done me WONDERS bro frfr. Also you in NY I see, you in LI?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, harbor freight got some decent tools yes, lol. Yea, I'm in NY.

[@MauriceEllerbee]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds aye if you local to Valley Stream, hit up M Life if you need anything done you can’t do or need some insight on there. My homie Dee works with the VW group while most work on BMW and Benz.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

oh, cool.

[@jeffd.3151]

How high does the front of the car need to be lifted in order to provide enough clearance for the transmission to be removed?

[@1996GolfHarlequin]

Whens part 2 coming ?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I did the recording already, I just need to do some final touch on the editing.