Volkswagen Touareg II (2010-2018) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Touareg II 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 Touareg II

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

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
Oil pan	Oil sump	35	26	Cap	4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Oil pan	Oil sump	15	11	Top part	4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Oil pan	Oil sump	8	6	Lower part	4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Glow plugs	Glow plugs	17	13		4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Starter	Starter	42	31	M10	4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Starter	Starter	22	16	M8	4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Crankshaft	Vibration damper	30	22		4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler	8	6	Heat-exchanger on oil filter housing	4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	22	16	M8 screws	4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	50	37	Tensioning lever	4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Control drive chain tensioner	5	4		4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Valve cover	Valve cover	8	6		4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA
Fuel system	Injection pump	75	55		4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Power steering	Servo steering pump	25	18		4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA Front

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Turbo	Turbo charger	20	15		4.1L Diesel Engine V8 CKDA

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