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

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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Power steering pump mounting bolts 25 18
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 25 18 M8 nuts
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 40 30 M10 nuts
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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
Wheels Roadwheel bolts 110 81
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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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