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 settings 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
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	40	30	Step 1	1.9L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	60	44	Step 2	1.9L Engine
Sensor	Coolant temperature sensor	17	13	Minimum torque	1.9L Engine
Sensor	Coolant temperature sensor	19	14	Maximum torque	1.9L Engine
Alternator	Alternator drive belt mounting bolts	25	18		1.9L Engine
Battery	Battery cable to Solenoid	13	10	M8	1.9L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft damper bolts	10	7		1.9L Engine ALH
Water pump	Water pump plug mounting bolts	15	11		1.9L Engine ALH
Radiator	Electric fan switch	25	18	Minimum torque	1.9L Engine
Radiator	Electric fan switch	35	26	Maximum torque	1.9L Engine
Radiator	Viscous clutch mounting fastener	45	33		1.9L Engine
Radiator	Fan to Viscous clutch fasteners	10	7		1.9L Engine
Radiator	Fan/Viscous coupling assembly	37	27	Using tool no.3312	1.9L Engine
Radiator	Fan/Viscous coupling assembly	70	52	Without tool no.3312	1.9L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt	40	30		1.9L Engine ALH
Fuel system	Fuel injector lines	25	18		1.9L Engine

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

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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