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

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
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89
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	Pressure plate bolt	13	10	Bolt M6, Sachs clutch	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Clutch pressure plate	Pressure plate bolt	13	10	Bolt M6, LuK clutch	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Clutch pressure plate	Pressure plate bolt	13	10	One-piece flywheel	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Clutch pressure plate	Pressure plate bolt	20	15	Bolt M7, Sachs clutch	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Clutch pressure plate	Pressure plate bolt	20	15	Bolt M7, LuK clutch	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Clutch pressure plate	Pressure plate bolt	20	15	One-piece flywheel	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal to Mounting bracket self-locking nuts	25	18		6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Clutch assembly	Master cylinder hexagon nut	25	18	LHD vehicles	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Clutch assembly	Master cylinder hexagon nut	25	18	RHD vehicles	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Clutch assembly	Slave cylinder hexagon bolt	20	15	LHD vehicles	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Clutch assembly	Slave cylinder flange bolt	20	15	RHD vehicles	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Transmission fluid pan	Gearbox oil drain plug	30	22		6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Transmission fluid pan	Gearbox oil filler plug	30	22		6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Transfer	Selector lever housing hexagon nuts	8	6	Nut M6	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Transfer	Selector lever housing hexagon nuts	25	18	Nut M8	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Transfer	Gearbox bracket to Gearbox bolts	40	30		6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Transfer	Gearbox mounting to Body bolts	60	44		6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Transfer	Gearbox support to Gearbox bracket and gearbox bolts	20	15		6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Transfer	Gearbox housing cover bolts	18	13		6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S

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	20	15	Attachment with 1 bolt	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S
Steering column	Crash bar to Steering column mounting bracket	10	7	Attachment with 2 bolts	6-Speed Manual Gearbox 02S