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 settings for Volkswagen Golf VII (Mk7)

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Rear brake caliper bolts 35 26 Bosch
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Disc brake Rear brake disc bolts 4 3
  • FWD
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Disc brake Rear brake disc bolts 4 3
  • AWD
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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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Intake manifold Intake manifold 9 7
  • GTI
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket 10 7 13mm
  • GTI
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket 20 15 M10 triple square
  • GTI
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Throttle body Throttle body 7 5
  • GTI
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Water pump Water pump 9 7
  • GTI
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Radiator Thermostat housing 8 6
  • GTI
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Clutch pressure plate Pressure plate bolts 20 15
  • GTI
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 60 44
  • GTI
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount and bracket bolts 60 44
  • GTI
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Drive/Axle shaft Axle bolts 70 52
  • GTI
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering rack Steering rack to Subframe 70 52
  • GTI
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Turbo Turbocharger coolant and oil line fitting bolts 9 7
  • GTI
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Turbo Turbocharger exhaust housing bolts 25 18
  • GTI
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Muffler Turbo muffler bolts 9 7
  • GTI
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front caliper to Carrier 35 26
  • GTI
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Disc brake Front caliper to Bearing housing 200 148
  • GTI
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Disc brake Front rotor bolt 8 6
  • GTI
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Brake line Brake line bracket 8 6
  • GTI
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Struts Front upper strut mount bolts 15 11
  • GTI
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber nut 25 18
  • GTI
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock mount - upper 50 37
  • GTI
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock mount - lower 70 52
  • GTI
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Stabilizer bar Front swaybar bracket 20 15
  • GTI
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Stabilizer bar Rear swaybar bushing bracket bolts 20 15
  • GTI
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear swaybar end link to Control arm 20 15
  • GTI
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front swaybar end link 65 48
  • GTI
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear swaybar end link 55 41
  • GTI
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Control arm Lower control arm to Subframe 70 52
  • GTI
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Ball joint Ball joint nuts 40 30
  • GTI
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Ball joint Ball joint to Wheel bearing housing 60 44
  • GTI
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general torque settings

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