Volkswagen Golf IV (Mk4) (1997-2003) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Golf IV (Mk4) 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 IV (Mk4)

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bolts	60	44

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	Oil pan retaining bolts	15	11		2.8L Engine AAA
Oil pump	Oil pump retaining bolts	25	18		2.8L Engine AAA
Oil pump	Oil pump suction foot bolts	10	7		2.8L Engine AAA
Oil pump	Oil pump bottom cover bolts	10	7		2.8L Engine AAA
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	40	30	Step 1	2.8L Engine AAA
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	60	44	Step 2	2.8L Engine AAA
Intake manifold	Intake manifold upper and lower bolts	25	18		2.8L Engine AAA
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing caps	20	15		2.8L Engine AAA
Water pump	Water pump mounting bolts	20	15		2.8L Engine AAA
Water pump	Water pump pulley bolt	25	18		2.8L Engine AAA
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Upper timing chain cover bolt	10	7		2.8L Engine AAA
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Tensioner bolt	20	15		2.8L Engine AAA

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

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