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 settings for Volkswagen Golf V (Mk5)

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

drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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 02Q
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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 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 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 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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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 Gearbox bracket to Gearbox bolts 60 44
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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Transfer Gearbox mounting to Body bolts 60 44
  • 6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02Q
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steering torque settings

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

suspension torque settings

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

general torque settings

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