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
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines AFT
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines AKS
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines ADY
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines AGG
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines AKR
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines ABF
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	25	18	All other engines	Petrol Engines
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
Oil pan	Sump drain plug	30	22	Pressed-steel sump	Petrol Engines
Oil pan	Sump drain plug	20	15	Cast aluminium sump	Petrol Engines
Oil pan	Sump retaining bolts	20	15	Pressed-steel sump	Petrol Engines
Oil pan	Sump retaining bolts	15	11	Cast aluminium sump to aluminium alloy block	Petrol Engines
Oil pan	Sump retaining bolts	13	10	Cast aluminium sump to cast iron block	Petrol Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump to Crankcase bolts	20	15		Petrol Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump drive chain guide rail to Crankcase bolts	10	7		Petrol Engines
Oil pump	Oil pump cover bolts	10	7		Petrol Engines
Oil pump	Oil pickup to Oil pump bolts	10	7		Petrol Engines
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	40	30	Stage 1	Petrol Engines
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	60	44	Stage 2	Petrol Engines
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines AEK
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines AFT
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines AKS
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines ADY
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines AGG
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines AKR
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		Petrol Engines ABF
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	25	18	All other engines	Petrol Engines
Spark plugs	Distributor clamp bolts	10	7		Petrol Engines
Spark plugs	Distributor clamp bolts	10	7		Petrol Engines ABF
Spark plugs	Distributor clamp bolts	10	7		Petrol Engines ABU
Spark plugs	Distributor clamp bolts	10	7		Petrol Engines ABD
Spark plugs	Distributor clamp plate bolt	25	18		Petrol Engines AEA
Engine block	Engine mounting front block bolt	50	37		Petrol Engines
Engine block	Engine mounting rear block to Body bolts	25	18		Petrol Engines
Engine mounts	Engine mounting front bracket bolts	50	37		Petrol Engines
Engine mounts	Left rear mounting bracket bolts	25	18		Petrol Engines
Engine mounts	Right rear mounting bracket bolts	25	18		Petrol Engines
Engine mounts	Engine mounting through bolts	50	37		Petrol Engines
Sensor	Knock sensor mounting bolt	20	15		Petrol Engines
Alternator	Alternator mounting bolts	25	18		Petrol Engines
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket bolt	65	48		Petrol Engines ABF
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket bolt	80	59	All other engines	Petrol Engines
Camshaft	Camshaft cover retaining screws/nuts	10	7		Petrol Engines
Crankshaft	Crankshaft sprocket bolt	90	66	Stage 1	Petrol Engines ABU
Crankshaft	Crankshaft sprocket bolt	90	66	Stage 1	Petrol Engines ABD
Crankshaft	Crankshaft sprocket bolt	90	66	Stage 1	Petrol Engines AEA
Crankshaft	Crankshaft sprocket bolt	90	66	All other engines, Stage 1	Petrol Engines
Crankshaft	Crankshaft oil seal housing bolts	10	7		Petrol Engines
Water pump	Coolant pump bolts	10	7	M6 bolts	Petrol Engines ABD
Water pump	Coolant pump bolts	10	7	M6 bolts	Petrol Engines ABU
Water pump	Coolant pump bolts	10	7	M6 bolts	Petrol Engines AEA
Water pump	Coolant pump bolts	20	15	M8 bolts	Petrol Engines ABD
Water pump	Coolant pump bolts	20	15	M8 bolts	Petrol Engines ABU
Water pump	Coolant pump bolts	20	15	M8 bolts	Petrol Engines AEA
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing belt tensioner centre nut/bolt	45	33		Petrol Engines
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Auxiliary belt pulley bolts	20	15		Petrol Engines

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel mounting bolts	60	44	Stage 1	Petrol Engines
Transmission fluid pan	Filler/Level & drain plugs	25	18		Petrol Engines Manual Transmission
Torque converter	Torque converter drive plate bolts	60	44	Stage 1	Petrol Engines

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Power steering	Power steering pump mounting bolts	25	18		Petrol Engines

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	25	18	M8 nuts	Petrol Engines
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	40	30	M10 nuts	Petrol Engines

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Roadwheel bolts	110	81		Petrol Engines

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