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

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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 | |
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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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Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 10 | 7 |
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Disc brake | Front brake caliper bolts | 60 | 44 |
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- Production years: 1997 - 2003
- Generation: 4
- Type of van: car
- Also known as:
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 | Oil pan to Engine block | 5 | 4 | M6, Stage 1 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan to Engine block | 10 | 7 | M6, Stage 2 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan to Engine block | 45 | 33 | M10 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan to Transmission bolts | 45 | 33 |
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Oil pan | Oil return line to Oil pan | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump to Engine mounting bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump retaining bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump sprocket bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump sprocket bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump and baffle plate bolts | 15 | 11 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump and baffle plate bolts | 15 | 11 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump suction pipe bolts | 15 | 11 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump suction pipe bolts | 15 | 11 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump suction foot bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump bottom cover bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 60 | 44 | Step 1 |
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Cylinder head | Oil supply lines to Cylinder head | 20 | 15 |
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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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Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 10 | 7 |
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Intake manifold | Manifold brace bracket mounting bolts | 20 | 15 |
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Engine mounts | Lower engine to Transaxle mounting bolts | 45 | 33 | M10 bolts |
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Engine mounts | Lower engine to Transaxle mounting bolts | 65 | 48 | M12 bolts |
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Engine mounts | Engine mounting fasteners | 25 | 18 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bearing caps | 10 | 7 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft gear retaining bolt | 65 | 48 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft sprocket bolt | 90 | 66 | Step 1 |
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Water pump | Water pump drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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Water pump | Coolant pump to Pump housing mounting bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Water pump | Coolant pump mounting bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Water pump | Coolant pump housing to Timing belt cover | 10 | 7 |
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Water pump | Water pump pulley to Pump | 25 | 18 |
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Radiator | Viscous fan clutch to Compact holder | 45 | 33 |
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Radiator | Fan wheel to Viscous fan clutch | 10 | 7 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Belt pulley to Viscous fan clutch | 30 | 22 |
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Valve cover | Valve cover fasteners | 10 | 7 |
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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/Drive plate bolts | 60 | 44 | Step 1 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel/Drive plate bolts | 60 | 44 | Step 1 |
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Torque converter | Driveplate to Torque converter mounting bolts | 85 | 63 |
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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 pump | Power steering pump to Mounting bracket | 20 | 15 |
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Power steering pump | Power steering pump pulley to Pump | 25 | 18 |
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Power steering pump | Banjo bolt to Power steering pump | 50 | 37 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Turbo | Turbo support bracket mounting bolts | 40 | 30 |
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Catalytic converter | Catalytic converter to Turbocharger mounting bolts | 30 | 22 |
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brakes torque settings
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suspension torque settings
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general torque settings
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