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
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

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
  • Golf R
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 60 44
  • Golf R
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount and bracket bolts 60 44
  • Golf R
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Drive/Axle shaft Axle bolts 70 52
  • Golf R
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steering torque settings

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

exhaust torque settings

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

brakes torque settings

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

suspension torque settings

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