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
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines ABF
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
Oil pan	Sump drain plug	40	30		Petrol Engines ABF
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines ABF
Spark plugs	Distributor clamp bolts	10	7		Petrol Engines ABF
Intake manifold	Upper inlet manifold to Lower inlet manifold bolts	20	15	Multipoint petrol injection	ABF
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing cap nuts	15	11		ABF
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket bolt	65	48		Petrol Engines ABF
Crankshaft	Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts	65	48		ABF
Common rail	Fuel rail upper to lower section screw	10	7	Multipoint petrol injection	ABF

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Steering shaft	Intermediate shaft sprocket bolt	65	48		ABF

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to