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

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)	Applies to
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22	2.0L Engine AEG
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22	2.0L Engine ABA
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22	2.0L Engine
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: VW Bora HS VW City Golf VW Golf Town

All Torque Settings in Tables

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan retaining bolts	20	15		2.0L Engine ABA
Oil pan	Oil pan retaining bolts	15	11		2.0L Engine AEG
Oil pump	Oil pump retaining bolts	25	18		2.0L Engine ABA
Oil pump	Oil pump mounting bolts	25	18		2.0L Engine AEG
Oil pump	Oil pump suction foot bolts	10	7		2.0L Engine ABA
Oil pump	Oil pump bottom cover bolts	10	7		2.0L Engine ABA
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	40	30	Step 1	2.0L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	60	44	Step 2	2.0L Engine
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		2.0L Engine AEG
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		2.0L Engine ABA
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		2.0L Engine
Intake manifold	Intake manifold upper and lower bolts	20	15		2.0L Engine ABA
Intake manifold	Intake manifold upper and lower bolts	20	15		2.0L Engine AEG
Engine mounts	Engine/Transaxle mounting bolts	41	30	10mm bolts	2.0L Engine
Engine mounts	Engine/Transaxle mounting bolts	73	54	12mm bolts	2.0L Engine
Engine mounts	Engine bracket bolts	45	33		2.0L Engine AEG
Starter	Starter bolts	45	33		2.0L Engine
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing caps	20	15		2.0L Engine
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket bolts	80	59		2.0L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft drive pulley bolts	20	15		2.0L Engine ABA
Crankshaft	Crankshaft sprocket bolt	90	66	Step 1	2.0L Engine
Crankshaft	Damper to Crankshaft sprocket bolts	25	18		2.0L Engine AEG
Water pump	Water pump plug mounting bolts	15	11		2.0L Engine AEG
Water pump	Pump to Housing bolts	10	7		2.0L Engine ABA
Water pump	Water pump drive pulley bolts	20	15		2.0L Engine ABA
Radiator	Viscous fan clutch to Bracket	45	33		2.0L Engine
Radiator	Fan wheel to Viscous fan clutch	10	7		2.0L Engine
Radiator	Thermostat union mounting bolts	15	11		2.0L Engine Except ABA Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Belt pulley to Viscous fan clutch	30	22		2.0L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing belt tensioner bolts	25	18		2.0L Engine AEG
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Accessory drive belt tensioner mounting bolt	25	18		2.0L Engine AEG
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing belt guard mounting bolt	20	15		2.0L Engine AEG