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
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

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18
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Battery Ignition coil bolts 7 5
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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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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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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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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 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
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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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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