Volkswagen Golf VII (Mk7) (2012-2017) Torque Spec Settings
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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Golf VII (Mk7) 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 VII (Mk7)
| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Oil pan | Drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 9 | 7 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper bolts | 35 | 26 | Bosch |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake disc bolts | 4 | 3 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake disc bolts | 4 | 3 |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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| Wheels | Wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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- Production years: 2012 - 2017
- Generation: 7
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
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 | Drain plug | 30 | 22 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter housing | 25 | 18 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter housing cover | 20 | 15 |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plug | 30 | 22 |
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| Glow plugs | Glow plugs | 18 | 13 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold | 9 | 7 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold bracket | 10 | 7 | 13mm |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold bracket | 20 | 15 | M10 triple square |
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| Throttle body | Throttle body | 7 | 5 |
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| Alternator | Generator collar bolts | 20 | 15 |
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| Starter | Starter bolts | 80 | 59 |
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| Battery | Battery clamping plate bolt | 20 | 15 |
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| Battery | Battery terminal clamp ground wire mounting nut | 6 | 4 |
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| Battery | Battery terminal clamp positive wire mounting nut | 6 | 4 |
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| Water pump | Water pump | 9 | 7 |
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| Heater core | Heater core coolant pipe clamps | 2 | 1 |
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| Heater core | Heater core connection flange screw | 2 | 1 |
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| Radiator | Radiator mounting bolt | 7 | 5 |
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| Radiator | Thermostat housing | 8 | 6 |
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| Air conditioning | A/C compressor bolts | 25 | 18 | ±2 Nm |
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| Air conditioning | A/C control module J301 | 2 | 1 | Electric manual |
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| Air conditioning | A/C control head | 9 | 7 | ±1.3 Nm, Climatronic |
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| Air conditioning | Heating and A/C unit bolt | 8 | 6 | ±1 Nm |
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| Air conditioning | Bracket to heating and A/C unit bolt | 9 | 7 | ±1.3 Nm |
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| Air conditioning | Condenser mounting bolts | 5 | 4 | ±0.5 Nm |
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| Air conditioning | Refrigerant lines to A/C compressor | 22 | 16 | ±1 Nm |
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| Air conditioning | Refrigerant lines to Condenser | 12 | 9 | ±1.8 Nm |
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| Air conditioning | Refrigerant line to Expansion valve bolt | 10 | 7 | ±1 Nm |
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| Fuel system | Filter lid screws | 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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| CVs | Outer CV joint bolt | 70 | 52 | CV joint VL90 and VL100, Twelve-point bolt with ribs |
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| CVs | Outer CV joint bolt | 200 | 148 | CV joint VL90 and VL100, Twelve-point bolt without ribs |
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| CVs | Outer CV joint bolt | 70 | 52 | Bolted CV joint VL107, Twelve-point bolt with ribs |
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| CVs | Outer CV joint bolt | 200 | 148 | Bolted CV joint VL107, Twelve-point bolt without ribs |
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| CVs | Outer CV joint bolt | 70 | 52 | Mounted CV joint VL107, Twelve-point bolt with ribs |
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| CVs | Outer CV joint bolt | 200 | 148 | Mounted CV joint VL107, Twelve-point bolt without ribs |
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| CVs | Outer CV joint bolt | 70 | 52 | Triple roller joint AAR3300i, Twelve-point bolt with ribs |
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| CVs | Outer CV joint bolt | 200 | 148 | Triple roller joint AAR3300i, Twelve-point bolt without ribs |
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| CVs | Inner CV joint backing plate bolts | 10 | 7 | Bolted CV joint VL107, Stage 1 |
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| CVs | Inner CV joint backing plate bolts | 70 | 52 | Bolted CV joint VL107, Stage 2 |
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| CVs | CV boot backing plate bolts | 10 | 7 | CV joint VL90 and VL100, Stage 1 |
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| CVs | CV boot backing plate bolts | 40 | 30 | CV joint VL90 and VL100, Stage 2 |
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| CVs | Joint piece bolts | 10 | 7 | Triple roller joint AAR3300i, Stage 1 |
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| CVs | Joint piece bolts | 70 | 52 | Triple roller joint AAR3300i, Stage 2 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Wheel bearing housing bolts | 70 | 52 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear wheel bearing housing to Tie rod nut | 130 | 96 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear wheel bearing housing to Tie rod bolt | 130 | 96 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear wheel hub with wheel bearing bolt | 180 | 133 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear wheel hub with wheel bearing bolt | 70 | 52 | Twelve-point bolt with ribs |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear wheel hub with wheel bearing bolt | 200 | 148 | Twelve-point bolt without ribs |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Wheel bearing housing to Steering gear nuts | 20 | 15 |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Pressure plate bolts | 20 | 15 |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Pressure plate bolts | 20 | 15 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel bolts | 60 | 44 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel bolts | 60 | 44 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transmission mount and bracket bolts | 60 | 44 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transmission mount and bracket bolts | 60 | 44 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Axle bolts | 70 | 52 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Axle bolts | 70 | 52 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Driveshaft bolt | 200 | 148 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Driveshaft retaining bolts | 10 | 7 | Stage 1 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Driveshaft retaining bolts | 40 | 30 | Stage 2, M8 bolts |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Driveshaft retaining bolts | 70 | 52 | Stage 2, M10 bolts |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Front drive axle heat shield bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Front drive axle heat shield nuts | 10 | 7 | Pre-tighten |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Front drive axle heat shield nuts | 20 | 15 |
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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 fastening nut | 20 | 15 |
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| Tie rod end | Tie rod end locknut | 50 | 37 |
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| Tie rod end | Front tie rod end to Tie rod nut | 70 | 52 |
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| Tie rod end | Rear tie rod to Subframe nut | 90 | 66 |
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| Steering rack | Steering rack to Subframe | 70 | 52 |
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| Steering rack | Steering gear to Subframe bolts | 50 | 37 |
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| Steering column | Steering column bolt | 30 | 22 | Without knee airbags |
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| Steering column | Steering column bolt | 30 | 22 | With knee airbags |
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| Steering wheel | Steering wheel bolt | 30 | 22 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Turbo | Turbocharger coolant and oil line fitting bolts | 9 | 7 |
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| Turbo | Turbocharger exhaust housing bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Muffler | Turbo muffler bolts | 9 | 7 |
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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 | Brake caliper bolts | 90 | 66 |
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| Disc brake | Front caliper to Carrier | 35 | 26 |
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| Disc brake | Front caliper to Bearing housing | 200 | 148 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper guide pins | 30 | 22 | FS III brakes |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper guide pins | 30 | 22 | FN 3 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper guide pins | 30 | 22 | FNR-G |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper guide pins | 35 | 26 | PC57 and C60 brakes |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper guide pins | 35 | 26 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper fasteners | 35 | 26 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper fasteners | 35 | 26 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper bracket | 190 | 140 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper bracket | 90 | 66 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper frame bolts | 90 | 66 | M14 triple square |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper to Frame bolts | 35 | 26 | 13mm |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper self-locking bolts | 35 | 26 | C 38 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper self-locking bolts | 35 | 26 | CII 41 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper bolts | 35 | 26 | Bosch |
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| Disc brake | Front rotor bolt | 8 | 6 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake rotor bolt | 4 | 3 | FS III |
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| Disc brake | Front brake rotor bolt | 4 | 3 | FN 3 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake rotor | 4 | 3 | FNR-G |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake rotor bolt | 4 | 3 | C 38 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake rotor bolt | 4 | 3 | CII 41 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake rotor bolt | 4 | 3 | Bosch |
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| Disc brake | Brake disc retaining screws | 8 | 6 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake disc bolts | 4 | 3 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake disc bolts | 4 | 3 |
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| Brake line | Brake line bracket | 8 | 6 |
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| Brake line | Front brake line | 14 | 10 | FNR-G |
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| Brake line | Rear brake line | 14 | 10 | C 38 |
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| Brake line | Rear brake line | 14 | 10 | CII 41 |
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| Brake line | Front brake hose banjo bolt | 35 | 26 | FS III |
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| Brake line | Front brake hose banjo bolt | 35 | 26 | FN 3 |
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| Brake line | Rear brake hose | 35 | 26 | Bosch |
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| Brake line | Brake lines to Brake master cylinder | 14 | 10 |
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| Brake booster | Brake booster self-locking nuts | 25 | 18 |
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| Brake pedal | Brake pedal assembly self-locking nut | 25 | 18 |
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| Brake pedal | Brake pedal crash brace bolts | 20 | 15 | Without knee airbags |
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| Master cylinder | Brake master cylinder nuts | 25 | 18 | ABS Mark 70 |
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| Parking brake | Parking brake lever nut | 15 | 11 |
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| ABS | ABS sensor to Steering knuckle fastener | 7 | 5 |
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| ABS | ABS sensor cable bolt | 8 | 6 |
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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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| Wheels | Rear wheel bolts | 120 | 89 |
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| Struts | Front upper strut mount bolts | 15 | 11 |
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| Struts | Front suspension strut lower fasteners | 70 | 52 |
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| Struts | Front suspension strut bearing bolts | 15 | 11 |
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| Struts | Rear suspension strut bearing bolts | 15 | 11 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock absorber nut | 25 | 18 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber upper mounting bolts | 50 | 37 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock mount - upper | 50 | 37 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt | 70 | 52 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock mount - lower | 70 | 52 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Front shock strut piston rod nut | 60 | 44 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber rod nut | 25 | 18 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Front shock strut upper fasteners | 15 | 11 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber lower fastener | 70 | 52 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber mount fasteners | 50 | 37 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber lower bolt | 180 | 133 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber lower bolt | 180 | 133 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber upper bolts | 50 | 37 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber upper bolts | 50 | 37 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Front swaybar bracket | 20 | 15 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Rear swaybar bushing bracket bolts | 20 | 15 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Front stabilizer bar nut | 65 | 48 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Rear stabilizer bar clamp bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Rear stabilizer bar clamp bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Front coupling rod nut | 65 | 48 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Rear coupling rod nut | 45 | 33 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Rear coupling rod nut | 45 | 33 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Rear swaybar end link to Control arm | 20 | 15 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Front swaybar end link | 65 | 48 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Rear swaybar end link | 55 | 41 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Front stabilizer link to Shock strut fastener | 65 | 48 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Front stabilizer link to Stabilizer bar fastener | 55 | 41 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Swaybar endlink nuts | 65 | 48 |
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| Control arm | Lower control arm to Subframe | 70 | 52 |
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| Control arm | Front control arm nut | 60 | 44 | Cast steel control arm |
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| Control arm | Front control arm nut | 100 | 74 | Steel and aluminium control arms |
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| Control arm | Control arm to Rear knuckle fasteners | 90 | 66 |
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| Control arm | Rear lower transverse link nut | 90 | 66 |
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| Control arm | Rear lower transverse link nut | 90 | 66 |
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| Control arm | Rear upper transverse link nut | 130 | 96 |
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| Control arm | Rear upper transverse link bolt | 130 | 96 |
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| Trailing arm | Rear trailing arm mounting bracket bolt | 90 | 66 |
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| Trailing arm | Rear trailing arm mounting bracket bolt | 90 | 66 |
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| Trailing arm | Rear trailing arm to Wheel bearing housing bolts | 90 | 66 |
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| Trailing arm | Rear trailing arm to Wheel bearing housing bolts | 90 | 66 |
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| Ball joint | Ball joint nuts | 40 | 30 |
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| Ball joint | Ball joint nuts | 40 | 30 |
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| Ball joint | Front ball joint to Control arm fasteners | 40 | 30 |
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| Ball joint | Front ball joint to Control arm nut | 60 | 44 | M12x1.5 |
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| Ball joint | Ball joint to Wheel bearing housing | 60 | 44 |
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general torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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