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 | |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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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:
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 drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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| Oil pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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| Oil pan | Oil filler plug | 15 | 11 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter housing | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter housing | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter housing | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil filter | Filter threaded cap | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter cover | 25 | 18 |
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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 |
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| Alternator | Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts | 52 | 38 |
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| Alternator | Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts | 52 | 38 |
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| Alternator | Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts | 45 | 33 |
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| Alternator | Alternator ancillary bracket multi-point socket head bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Alternator | Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts | 40 | 30 |
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| Alternator | Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts | 40 | 30 |
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| Alternator | Alternator ancillary bracket hexagon head flange bolts | 40 | 30 |
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| Alternator | Alternator hexagon head flange bolts | 23 | 17 |
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| Alternator | Alternator hexagon head flange bolts | 23 | 17 |
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| Alternator | Alternator hexagon head flange bolts | 23 | 17 |
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| Alternator | Alternator hexagon head flange bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Alternator | Alternator hexagon head flange bolts | 20 | 15 |
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| Alternator | Alternator hexagon head flange bolts | 20 | 15 |
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| Alternator | Alternator hexagon head flange bolts | 20 | 15 |
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| Starter | Starter bolts | 75 | 55 |
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| Starter | Starter bolts | 40 | 30 | M10 |
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| Starter | Starter bolts | 75 | 55 | M12 |
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| Starter | Starter bolts | 75 | 55 |
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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 |
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| Starter | Battery positive wire connection to Starter nut | 15 | 11 |
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| Starter | Battery positive cable securing nut | 15 | 11 |
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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
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| 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 |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Pressure plate bolt | 13 | 10 | Bolt M6, LuK clutch |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Pressure plate bolt | 13 | 10 | One-piece flywheel |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Pressure plate bolt | 20 | 15 | Bolt M7, Sachs clutch |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Pressure plate bolt | 20 | 15 | Bolt M7, LuK clutch |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Pressure plate bolt | 20 | 15 | One-piece flywheel |
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| Clutch pressure plate | SAC pressure plate bolt | 13 | 10 | Bolt M6, LuK clutch |
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| Clutch pressure plate | SAC pressure plate bolt | 20 | 15 | Bolt M7, LuK clutch |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Clutch plate thrust plate bolt | 13 | 10 | Bolt M6, Sachs clutch |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Clutch plate thrust plate bolt | 20 | 15 | Bolt M7, Sachs clutch |
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| Clutch assembly | Clutch pedal to Mounting bracket self-locking nuts | 25 | 18 |
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| Clutch assembly | Clutch pedal to Mounting bracket self-locking nuts | 25 | 18 |
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| Clutch assembly | Master cylinder hexagon nut | 25 | 18 | LHD vehicles |
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| Clutch assembly | Master cylinder hexagon nut | 25 | 18 | RHD vehicles |
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| Clutch assembly | Master cylinder hexagon nut | 25 | 18 | LHD |
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| Clutch assembly | Master cylinder hexagon nut | 25 | 18 | RHD |
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| Clutch assembly | Slave cylinder hexagon bolt | 20 | 15 | LHD vehicles |
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| Clutch assembly | Slave cylinder flange bolt | 20 | 15 | RHD vehicles |
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| Clutch assembly | Slave cylinder with clutch release bearing bolts | 12 | 9 | Without locking fluid |
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| Clutch assembly | Slave cylinder with clutch release bearing bolts | 15 | 11 | With locking fluid |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel cover plate to Intermediate plate | 10 | 7 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Gearbox oil drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Gearbox oil drain plug | 30 | 22 | Hexagon socket head |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Gearbox oil drain plug | 45 | 33 | Multi-point socket head |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Gearbox oil filler plug | 30 | 22 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Gearbox oil filler plug | 30 | 22 | Hexagon socket head |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Gearbox oil filler plug | 45 | 33 | Multi-point socket head |
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| Transmission fluid pan | ATF cooler bolt | 36 | 27 |
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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 |
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| Torque converter | Drive plate to Torque converter | 60 | 44 |
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| Torque converter | Drive plate to Torque converter | 60 | 44 |
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| Transfer | Selector lever housing hexagon nuts | 8 | 6 | Nut M6 |
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| Transfer | Selector lever housing hexagon nuts | 25 | 18 | Nut M8 |
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| Transfer | Selector housing hexagon nuts | 8 | 6 | Nut M6 |
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| Transfer | Selector housing hexagon nuts | 25 | 18 | Nut M8 |
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| Transfer | Selector housing nuts | 9 | 7 |
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| Transfer | Selector housing nuts | 9 | 7 |
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| Transfer | Gearbox bracket to Gearbox bolts | 40 | 30 |
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| Transfer | Gearbox bracket to Gearbox bolts | 60 | 44 |
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| Transfer | Bracket to Gearbox bolt | 40 | 30 |
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| Transfer | Gearbox mounting to Body bolts | 60 | 44 |
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| Transfer | Gearbox mounting to Body bolts | 60 | 44 |
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| Transfer | Gearbox support to Gearbox bracket and gearbox bolts | 20 | 15 |
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| Transfer | Gearbox housing cover bolts | 18 | 13 |
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| Transfer | Gearbox to Engine | 40 | 30 | M10 |
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| Transfer | Gearbox to Engine | 80 | 59 | M12 |
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| Transfer | Gearbox to Engine | 40 | 30 | M10 |
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| Transfer | Gearbox to Engine | 80 | 59 | M12 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| 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 |
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| Steering column | Crash bar to Steering column mounting bracket | 10 | 7 | Attachment with 2 bolts |
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| Steering column | Crash bar to Steering column mounting bracket | 10 | 7 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| 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
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| 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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