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
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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Clutch assembly	Clutch shield plate	15	11		Manual Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	Filler/Level & drain plugs	25	18		Petrol Engines Manual Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	Filler/Level & drain plugs	25	18		Diesel Engines Manual Transmission
Transmission mount/case	Transmission bellhousing to Engine bolts	60	44	M10 bolts	Manual Transmission
Transmission mount/case	Transmission bellhousing to Engine bolts	80	59	M12 bolts	Manual Transmission

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

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

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

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

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