Volkswagen Golf VII (Mk7) (2012-2017) Torque Spec Settings

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
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bolts	35	26	Bosch
Disc brake	Rear brake disc bolts	4	3		FWD
Disc brake	Rear brake disc bolts	4	3		AWD
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89
Wheels	Wheel bolts	120	89

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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All Torque Settings in Tables

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Rear wheel bearing housing to Tie rod nut	130	96		FWD
Wheel hub assembly	Rear wheel hub with wheel bearing bolt	180	133		FWD
Drive/Axle shaft	Front drive axle heat shield bolts	25	18		FWD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Rear tie rod to Subframe nut	90	66		FWD

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Rear brake disc bolts	4	3		FWD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber lower bolt	180	133		FWD
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber upper bolts	50	37		FWD
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar clamp bolts	25	18		FWD
Stabilizer bar	Rear coupling rod nut	45	33		FWD
Control arm	Rear lower transverse link nut	90	66		FWD
Control arm	Rear upper transverse link nut	130	96		FWD
Trailing arm	Rear trailing arm mounting bracket bolt	90	66		FWD
Trailing arm	Rear trailing arm to Wheel bearing housing bolts	90	66		FWD

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