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

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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
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Disc brake Front brake caliper mounting bracket bolts 125 92 Girling caliper
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper mounting bracket bolts 65 48
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  • Production years: 1991 - 1997
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Spark plugs Spark plugs 30 22
  • Petrol Engines
  • AEK
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Intake manifold Upper inlet manifold to Lower inlet manifold bolts 20 15 Multipoint petrol injection
  • AEK
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Sensor Inlet manifold temperature sensor 10 7 Multipoint petrol injection
  • AEK
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Crankshaft Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts 65 48 Stage 1
  • AEK
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drivetrain torque settings

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

steering torque settings

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

exhaust torque settings

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

brakes torque settings

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

suspension torque settings

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

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Golf III (Mk3)

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