Volkswagen Phaeton I & II (2002-on) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Phaeton I & 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 Phaeton I & II

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	30	22	M14
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	50	37	M24
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	20	15		4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	15	11		3.2L Gasoline Engine VR-6 AYT
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	7	5	First stage	6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	20	15	Lateral-fitting	6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	8	6	Lower section of intake manifold	6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	15	11		3.2L Gasoline Engine V6 BKL

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 drain plug	30	22	M14
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	50	37	M24
Oil pan	Oil sump	12	9
Oil filter	Oil filter cover	25	18		4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Oil filter	Oil filter drain plug	10	7
Vacuum pump	Vacuum pump	9	7
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	30	22	First stage	4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	60	44	Second stage	4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22		6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN
Glow plugs	Glow plugs	15	11		4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Glow plugs	Ceramic glow plug	12	9
Glow plugs	Metal glow plug	15	11
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	20	15		4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	15	11		3.2L Gasoline Engine VR-6 AYT
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	7	5	First stage	6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	20	15	Lateral-fitting	6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	8	6	Lower section of intake manifold	6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	15	11		3.2L Gasoline Engine V6 BKL
Engine mounts	Engine mounting	90	66	On chassis
Engine mounts	Engine mounting	30	22	Nuts on engine mounting
Alternator	Alternator	20	15
Starter	Starter	65	48
Camshaft	Camshaft timing gear	60	44	First stage	4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Camshaft	Camshaft timing gear	150	111	Second stage	4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Crankshaft	Vibration damper	50	37	Second stage	4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Water pump	Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump	40	30		6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN
Water pump	Servo pump pulley	25	18		6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN
Water pump	Coolant pump	20	15		4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Water pump	Coolant pump pulley	20	15		6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN
Heater core	Oil cooler	25	18	Locking screws
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Camshaft timing chain tensioner	5	4	First stage
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail	5	4	First stage
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Chain tensioner	40	30
Valve cover	Valve cover	10	7
Rocker arm	Rocker bridge	20	15		4.9L Diesel Engine V10 308 HP
Fuel system	Injection nozzle (injector)	12	9		4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Fuel system	Fuel-distributing pipe	8	6		4.9L Diesel Engine V10 AJS
Fuel system	Fuel-distributing pipe	8	6		6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 BAN

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Differential oil control screws	30	22
Differential	Differential	55	41		Rear
Differential	Differential bracket	20	15		Rear
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel hub wheel bearing	200	148	Central screws	Front
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel hub wheel bearing	200	148	Central screws	Rear
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel hub wheel bearing	80	59	On stub axle	Front
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel hub wheel bearing	80	59	On stub axle	Rear
Clutch pressure plate	Clutch pressure plate	22	16
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel	60	44
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate	60	44		3.2L Gasoline Engine VR-6 237 HP
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate	50	37		4.9L Diesel Engine V10 308 HP
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate	60	44		6.0L Gasoline Engine W12 414 HP

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Track rod end	7	5	M8	Front
Tie rod end	Track rod end	50	37	M10	Front
Tie rod end	Track rod end	40	30	On track rod	Front
Tie rod end	Track rod end	110	81	On steering gear	Front
Steering rack	Steering gear	90	66
Steering column	Lower steering column joint	30	22
Power steering pump	Power steering pump bracket	25	18		3.2L Gasoline Engine V6 237 HP

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold	25	18	Minimum	3.2L Gasoline Engine VR-6 AYT
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold	40	30	Maximum	3.2L Gasoline Engine VR-6 AYT
Catalytic converter	Catalytic converter	25	18	Minimum
Catalytic converter	Catalytic converter	40	30	Maximum
Catalytic converter	Catalytic converter bracket	25	18

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Brake disc	4	3		Front
Disc brake	Brake disc	4	3		Rear
Disc brake	Brake caliper	190	140		3.2L Gasoline Engine V6 237 HP Front
Disc brake	Brake caliper	60	44		4.9L Diesel Engine V10 308 HP Front
Disc brake	Brake caliper	35	26		Rear
Disc brake	Brake caliper mounting support	190	140		Front
Brake line	Brake line	15	11		Front

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Struts	Suspension strut bearing pedestal	50	37	First stage	Front
Struts	Suspension strut	23	17	At the bearing pedestal	Front
Struts	Suspension strut	90	66	At the transverse control arm	Front
Struts	Suspension strut	80	59	At the transverse control arm	Rear
Struts	Suspension strut	30	22	On chassis	Rear
Control arm	Lower transverse control arm	70	52	At the axle support	Front
Control arm	Lower transverse control arm	70	52	At the axle support	Rear
Control arm	Lower transverse control arm	120	89	On stub axle	Front
Control arm	Lower transverse control arm	120	89	On stub axle	Rear
Control arm	Upper transverse control arm	50	37	At the bearing pedestal	Front
Control arm	Upper transverse control arm	50	37	At the bearing pedestal	Rear
Control arm	Upper transverse control arm	50	37	On stub axle	Front
Control arm	Upper transverse control arm	50	37	On stub axle	Rear

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