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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| 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 filter | Oil filter housing cover | 20 | 15 |
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| Glow plugs | Glow plugs | 18 | 13 |
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drivetrain torque settings
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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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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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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 | 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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| ABS | ABS sensor to Steering knuckle fastener | 7 | 5 |
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suspension torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Struts | Front suspension strut lower fasteners | 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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| 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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| Control arm | Control arm to Rear knuckle fasteners | 90 | 66 |
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| Ball joint | Front ball joint to Control arm fasteners | 40 | 30 |
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general torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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