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 | |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil pan | Sump drain plug | 40 | 30 |
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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 | Pressed-steel sump |
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Oil pan | Sump retaining bolts | 15 | 11 | Cast aluminium sump to aluminium alloy block |
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Oil pan | Sump retaining bolts | 13 | 10 | Cast aluminium sump to cast iron block |
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Oil pump | Oil pump to Crankcase bolts | 20 | 15 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump drive chain guide rail to Crankcase bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump cover bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pickup to Oil pump bolts | 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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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 25 | 18 | All other engines |
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Spark plugs | Distributor clamp bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Spark plugs | Distributor clamp bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Spark plugs | Distributor clamp bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Spark plugs | Distributor clamp bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Spark plugs | Distributor clamp plate bolt | 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 | 50 | 37 |
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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 |
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Alternator | Alternator mounting bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket bolt | 65 | 48 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket bolt | 80 | 59 | All other engines |
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Camshaft | Camshaft cover retaining screws/nuts | 10 | 7 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft sprocket bolt | 90 | 66 | Stage 1 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft sprocket bolt | 90 | 66 | Stage 1 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft sprocket bolt | 90 | 66 | Stage 1 |
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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 |
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Water pump | Coolant pump bolts | 10 | 7 | M6 bolts |
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Water pump | Coolant pump bolts | 10 | 7 | M6 bolts |
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Water pump | Coolant pump bolts | 10 | 7 | M6 bolts |
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Water pump | Coolant pump bolts | 20 | 15 | M8 bolts |
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Water pump | Coolant pump bolts | 20 | 15 | M8 bolts |
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Water pump | Coolant pump bolts | 20 | 15 | M8 bolts |
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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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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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Torque converter | Torque converter drive plate bolts | 60 | 44 | Stage 1 |
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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 | M8 nuts |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold nuts | 40 | 30 | M10 nuts |
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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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