Volkswagen Golf VI (Mk6) (2008-2012) Torque Spec Settings
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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Golf VI (Mk6) 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 VI (Mk6)
| 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 filter | Oil filter | 20 | 15 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 | Hexagon socket head |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Oil drain plug | 25 | 18 | Multi-point socket head |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 | Hexagon socket head |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Oil drain plug | 45 | 33 | Multi-point socket head |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 | Hexagon socket head |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Oil drain plug | 25 | 18 | Multi-point socket head |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Oil drain plug | 30 | 22 | Hexagon socket head |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Oil drain plug | 25 | 18 | Multi-point socket head |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.
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- Production years: 2008 - 2012
- Generation: 6
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
- 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 sump bolt | 13 | 10 |
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| Oil pan | Sump to Gearbox bolts | 40 | 30 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter | 20 | 15 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter cover | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil filter | Oil separator bolt | 5 | 4 |
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| Oil filter | Oil separator bolt | 5 | 4 |
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| Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure switch | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil dipstick | Oil level and oil temperature sender bolts | 10 | 7 |
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| Oil dipstick | Oil level and oil temperature sender bolts | 10 | 7 |
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| Oil feeder | Oil spray jet | 27 | 20 |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump bolt | 14 | 10 |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump bolt | 14 | 10 |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump drive sprocket bolt | 20 | 15 |
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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 | Stage 1 |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plug | 30 | 22 |
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| Engine block | Ancillary bracket to Cylinder block | 25 | 18 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine assembly mountings A | 20 | 15 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine assembly mountings B | 40 | 30 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine assembly mountings C | 60 | 44 |
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| Sensor | Knock sensor bolt | 20 | 15 |
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| Sensor | Engine speed sender bolt | 5 | 4 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft pulley bolt | 50 | 37 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft adjuster bolt | 40 | 30 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft housing bolt | 10 | 7 |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft belt pulley bolt | 150 | 111 |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft bearing cap bolts | 50 | 37 |
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| Water pump | Coolant pump to Cylinder block | 9 | 7 |
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| Water pump | Coolant pump belt pulley | 20 | 15 |
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| Coolant expansion tank | Expansion tank bolt | 5 | 4 |
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| Radiator | Radiator fan bolts | 5 | 4 |
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| Radiator | Thermostat housing bolt | 11 | 8 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Belt pulley bolts | 20 | 15 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Idler roller bolt | 40 | 30 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank bolt | 25 | 18 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel delivery unit locking ring | 110 | 81 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel bolts | 60 | 44 |
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steering torque settings
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust pipe bracket nut | 25 | 18 |
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| Turbo | Turbocharger nut | 20 | 15 |
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| Muffler | Rear silencer bracket bolt | 25 | 18 |
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| Muffler | Centre silencer bracket bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Catalytic converter | Catalytic converter with exhaust pipe bolt | 25 | 18 |
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brakes torque settings
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suspension torque settings
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general torque settings
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