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 AEK
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	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines AEK
Intake manifold	Upper inlet manifold to Lower inlet manifold bolts	20	15	Multipoint petrol injection	AEK
Sensor	Inlet manifold temperature sensor	10	7	Multipoint petrol injection	AEK
Crankshaft	Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts	65	48	Stage 1	AEK

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

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