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
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	9	7		GTI
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bracket	10	7	13mm	GTI
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bracket	20	15	M10 triple square	GTI
Throttle body	Throttle body	7	5		GTI
Water pump	Water pump	9	7		GTI
Radiator	Thermostat housing	8	6		GTI

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

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

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

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

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

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