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
Clutch pressure plate	Pressure plate bolts	20	15		Golf R
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel bolts	60	44		Golf R
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount and bracket bolts	60	44		Golf R
Drive/Axle shaft	Axle bolts	70	52		Golf R

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

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

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Swaybar endlink nuts	65	48		Golf R
Ball joint	Ball joint nuts	40	30		Golf R

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