Volkswagen Golf III (Mk3) (1991-1997) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Golf III (Mk3) in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Volkswagen Golf III (Mk3)

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front brake caliper mounting bracket bolts	125	92	Girling caliper
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper mounting bracket bolts	65	48

To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Spark plugs	Distributor clamp bolts	10	7		Petrol Engines ABD
Throttle body	Throttle body retaining screws	15	11	Single-point petrol injection	ABD
Starter	Starter motor mounting bolts	20	15		ABD
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing cap bolts	10	7	Cap no 5	ABD
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing cap nuts	6	4	Stage 1	ABD
Crankshaft	Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts	65	48	Bolts with full length threads, Stage 1	ABD
Crankshaft	Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts	65	48	Bolts with part length threads	ABD
Crankshaft	Crankshaft sprocket bolt	90	66	Stage 1	Petrol Engines ABD
Water pump	Coolant pump bolts	10	7	M6 bolts	Petrol Engines ABD
Water pump	Coolant pump bolts	20	15	M8 bolts	Petrol Engines ABD
Fuel system	Fuel pipe to Throttle body banjo bolts	25	18	Single-point petrol injection	ABD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Transmission mount/case	Transmission bellhousing to Engine bolts	45	33	M10 bolts	ABD

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