Volkswagen Golf V (Mk5) (2004-2008) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Golf V (Mk5) 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 V (Mk5)

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • Petrol Engines
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • Diesel Engines
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18
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Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
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Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
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  • Production years: 2004 - 2008
  • Generation: 5
  • Type of van: car
  • Also known as: Volkswagen Rabbit Volkswagen GTI Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Vento Variant

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engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • Petrol Engines
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • Diesel Engines
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Oil pan Oil filler plug 15 11
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Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18
  • 2.0L FSI Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18
  • 2.0L TFSI Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18
  • 2.5L Petrol Engine
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Oil filter Filter threaded cap 25 18
  • 1.6L FSI Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter cover 25 18
  • 1.4L TSI Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 25 18
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Piston rods Conrod bolt 20 15 M7x0.75
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Piston rods Conrod bolt 30 22 M8x1
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 30 22
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18
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Glow plugs Glow plugs 18 13
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Engine bracket bolts 60 44
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Body bolts 40 30
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Engine mounts Engine mount side brace bolts 20 15
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Alternator Alternator retaining bolts 25 18
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Alternator Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts 40 30
  • 1.4L Petrol Engine
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Alternator Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts 52 38
  • 1.6L Petrol Engine
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Alternator Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts 52 38
  • 2.0L FSI Engine
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Alternator Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts 45 33
  • 2.0L TFSI Engine
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Alternator Alternator ancillary bracket multi-point socket head bolts 25 18
  • 2.5L Petrol Engine
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Alternator Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts 40 30
  • 1.9L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts 40 30
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts 40 30
  • 2.0L SDI Engine
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Alternator Alternator hexagon head flange bolts 23 17
  • 1.4L FSI Engine
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Alternator Alternator hexagon head flange bolts 23 17
  • 1.4L TSI Engine
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Alternator Alternator hexagon head flange bolts 23 17
  • 1.6L FSI Engine
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Alternator Alternator hexagon head flange bolts 25 18
  • 2.5L Petrol Engine
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Alternator Alternator hexagon head flange bolts 20 15
  • 1.9L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Alternator hexagon head flange bolts 20 15
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Alternator hexagon head flange bolts 20 15
  • 2.0L SDI Engine
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Starter Starter bolts 75 55
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Starter Starter bolts 40 30 M10
  • DSG
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Starter Starter bolts 75 55 M12
  • DSG
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Starter Starter bolts 75 55
  • Manual Gearbox
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Starter Battery positive wire connection to Starter nut 15 11
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Starter Battery positive wire connection to Starter nut 20 15
  • DSG
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Starter Battery positive wire connection to Starter nut 15 11
  • Manual Gearbox
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Starter Battery positive cable securing nut 15 11
  • 1.4L FSI Engine
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Battery Battery clamping plate bolt 35 26
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Battery Battery clamp to Battery positive terminal 9 7
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Battery Battery clamp to Battery negative terminal 9 7
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Battery Ignition coil bolts 7 5
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Camshaft Camshaft housing bolt 10 7
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Camshaft Camshaft housing cover bolt 10 7
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley fastener 10 7
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Water pump Water pump fasteners 15 11
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Radiator Air conditioning radiator fasteners 13 10
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt idler pulley fastener 25 18
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt tensioner pulley fastener 27 20
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Lower timing cover fasteners 10 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt cover fasteners 10 7
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Fuel system Fuel filter upper part to Fuel filter lower part 5 4
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Drive shaft to Front wheel hub bolt 200 148
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub bearing fastener 70 52
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Wheel hub assembly Rear hub 180 133
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Clutch pressure plate Pressure plate bolt 13 10 Bolt M6, Sachs clutch
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Clutch pressure plate Pressure plate bolt 13 10 Bolt M6, LuK clutch
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Clutch pressure plate Pressure plate bolt 13 10 One-piece flywheel
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Clutch pressure plate Pressure plate bolt 20 15 Bolt M7, Sachs clutch
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Clutch pressure plate Pressure plate bolt 20 15 Bolt M7, LuK clutch
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Clutch pressure plate Pressure plate bolt 20 15 One-piece flywheel
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Clutch pressure plate SAC pressure plate bolt 13 10 Bolt M6, LuK clutch
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Clutch pressure plate SAC pressure plate bolt 20 15 Bolt M7, LuK clutch
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch plate thrust plate bolt 13 10 Bolt M6, Sachs clutch
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch plate thrust plate bolt 20 15 Bolt M7, Sachs clutch
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal to Mounting bracket self-locking nuts 25 18
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal to Mounting bracket self-locking nuts 25 18
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Clutch assembly Master cylinder hexagon nut 25 18 LHD vehicles
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Clutch assembly Master cylinder hexagon nut 25 18 RHD vehicles
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Clutch assembly Master cylinder hexagon nut 25 18 LHD
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Clutch assembly Master cylinder hexagon nut 25 18 RHD
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Clutch assembly Slave cylinder hexagon bolt 20 15 LHD vehicles
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Clutch assembly Slave cylinder flange bolt 20 15 RHD vehicles
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Clutch assembly Slave cylinder with clutch release bearing bolts 12 9 Without locking fluid
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Clutch assembly Slave cylinder with clutch release bearing bolts 15 11 With locking fluid
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel cover plate to Intermediate plate 10 7
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Transmission fluid pan Gearbox oil drain plug 30 22
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Transmission fluid pan Gearbox oil drain plug 30 22 Hexagon socket head
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Transmission fluid pan Gearbox oil drain plug 45 33 Multi-point socket head
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Transmission fluid pan Gearbox oil filler plug 30 22
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Transmission fluid pan Gearbox oil filler plug 30 22 Hexagon socket head
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Transmission fluid pan Gearbox oil filler plug 45 33 Multi-point socket head
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Transmission fluid pan ATF cooler bolt 36 27
  • 6-Speed Automatic Gearbox 09G
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to Body bolts 40 30
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to Transmission bracket bolts 60 44
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case bolts 40 30 Shorter M10 bolt
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case bolts 40 30 Longer M10 bolts
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Torque converter Drive plate to Torque converter 60 44
  • 1.6L Petrol Engine
  • 6-Speed Automatic Gearbox 09G
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Torque converter Drive plate to Torque converter 60 44
  • 2.0L FSI Engine
  • 6-Speed Automatic Gearbox 09G
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Torque converter Drive plate to Torque converter 60 44
  • 2.5L Petrol Engine
  • 6-Speed Automatic Gearbox 09G
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Transfer Selector lever housing hexagon nuts 8 6 Nut M6
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Transfer Selector lever housing hexagon nuts 25 18 Nut M8
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Transfer Selector housing hexagon nuts 8 6 Nut M6
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Transfer Selector housing hexagon nuts 25 18 Nut M8
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Transfer Selector housing nuts 9 7
  • 7-Speed Dual Clutch Gearbox 0AM
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Transfer Selector housing nuts 9 7
  • 6-Speed Automatic Gearbox 09G
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Transfer Gearbox bracket to Gearbox bolts 40 30
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Transfer Gearbox bracket to Gearbox bolts 60 44
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Transfer Bracket to Gearbox bolt 40 30
  • 7-Speed Dual Clutch Gearbox 0AM
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Transfer Gearbox mounting to Body bolts 60 44
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Transfer Gearbox mounting to Body bolts 60 44
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Transfer Gearbox support to Gearbox bracket and gearbox bolts 20 15
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Transfer Gearbox housing cover bolts 18 13
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Transfer Gearbox to Engine 40 30 M10
  • 1.4L TSI Engine
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Transfer Gearbox to Engine 80 59 M12
  • 1.4L TSI Engine
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Transfer Gearbox to Engine 40 30 M10
  • 1.9L TDI Engine
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Transfer Gearbox to Engine 80 59 M12
  • 1.9L TDI Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Tie rod end to Steering knuckle 20 15
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Tie rod end Tie rod end locknut 50 37
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Steering knuckle Shock strut to Steering knuckle lower fasteners 70 52
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Steering knuckle Control arm to Rear knuckle fasteners 90 66
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Steering column Crash bar to Steering column mounting bracket 20 15 Attachment with 1 bolt
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Steering column Crash bar to Steering column mounting bracket 10 7 Attachment with 2 bolts
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
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Steering column Crash bar to Steering column mounting bracket 10 7
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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exhaust torque settings

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

brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front brake caliper guide pins 30 22
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper guide pin bolts 35 26
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bracket 90 66
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Disc brake Front brake disc fasteners 4 3
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Disc brake Rear brake disc fasteners 4 3
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bleed screw 10 7
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bleed screw 10 7
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Brake line Front brake pipe to Brake caliper fastener 30 22
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ABS ABS sensor to Steering knuckle 7 5
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel bolts 120 89
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Struts Front strut upper mounting bolts 15 11
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Struts Front strut bottom clamp bolt/nut 70 52
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Struts Front shock strut piston rod nut 60 44
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Struts Rear shock strut piston rod upper fastener 25 18
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber strut mount upper fastener 15 11
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber upper mounting bolt 50 37
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt 180 133
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener 65 48
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener 45 33
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer link to Shock strut fastener 60 44
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Control arm Front control arm to Subframe front fastener 70 52
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Control arm Front control arm to Body subframe rear fastener 50 37
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Control arm Front control arm to Car body rear fastener 70 52
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Control arm Rear control arm to Rear subframe fastener 95 70
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Control arm Rear arm to Beam fastener 95 70
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Ball joint Front ball joint fastener 60 44
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general torque settings

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