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 | |
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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
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Oil pan | Sump drain plug | 30 | 22 | Pressed-steel sump |
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| Oil pan | Sump drain plug | 20 | 15 | Cast aluminium sump |
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| Oil pan | Sump retaining bolts | 20 | 15 |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump mounting bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump cover screws | 10 | 7 |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump pickup tube screws | 10 | 7 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 40 | 30 | Stage 1 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 60 | 44 | Stage 2 |
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| Glow plugs | Glow plug to Cylinder head | 25 | 18 |
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| Glow plugs | Glow plug to Cylinder head | 25 | 18 |
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| Glow plugs | Glow plug to Cylinder head | 25 | 18 |
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| Intake manifold | Inlet manifold bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Engine block | Engine mounting front block bolt | 50 | 37 |
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| Engine block | Engine mounting rear block to Body bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine mounting front bracket bolts | 55 | 41 |
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| Engine mounts | Left rear mounting bracket bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Engine mounts | Right rear mounting bracket bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine mounting through bolts | 50 | 37 |
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| Alternator | Alternator mounting bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap nuts | 20 | 15 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket bolt | 45 | 33 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft cover screws | 10 | 7 |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft sprocket bolt | 90 | 66 | Stage 1 |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft auxiliary belt pulley screws | 25 | 18 |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft front oil seal housing bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts | 10 | 7 |
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| Intercooler | Intercooler mounting bolts | 10 | 7 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing belt tensioner locknut | 20 | 15 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Idler roller to Timing belt cover | 25 | 18 | TDi engines only |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank retaining strap bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Fuel system | Injection pump sprocket | 45 | 33 |
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| Fuel system | Injection pump fuel supply and return banjo bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Fuel system | Injection pump fuel union lock nuts | 20 | 15 |
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| Fuel system | Injection pump head fuel unions | 25 | 18 |
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| Fuel system | Injection pump timing plug | 15 | 11 |
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| Fuel system | Injection pump to Front support bracket bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Fuel system | Injection pump to Rear support bracket bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Fuel system | Injection pump top cover screws | 10 | 7 |
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| Fuel system | Injection fuel pipe unions | 25 | 18 |
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| Fuel system | Injectors | 70 | 52 | D and TD models |
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| Fuel system | Injectors | 70 | 52 | D and TD models |
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| Fuel system | Injectors retaining bolt | 20 | 15 | SDi and TDi models |
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| Fuel system | Injectors retaining bolt | 20 | 15 | SDi and TDi models |
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| Fuel system | Injectors retaining bolt | 20 | 15 | SDi and TDi models |
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| Fuel system | Injectors retaining bolt | 20 | 15 | SDi and TDi models |
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| Fuel system | Injectors retaining bolt | 20 | 15 | SDi and TDi models |
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| Fuel system | Injectors retaining bolt | 20 | 15 | SDi and TDi models |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Filler/Level & drain plugs | 25 | 18 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Power steering | Power steering pump mounting bolts | 25 | 18 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold nuts | 25 | 18 |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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suspension torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Wheels | Roadwheel bolts | 110 | 81 |
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general torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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