Volkswagen Touareg I (2002-2010) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Touareg I 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 settings for Volkswagen Touareg I

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 50 37 Oil sump top part
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil drain plug 50 37 Oul sump lower part
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • VR6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BRJ
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • VR6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BMX
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • VR6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BAA
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • VR6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BMV
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • V6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BKJ
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • V6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AZZ
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 10 7
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 10 7
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
 unverified source

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  • Production years: 2002 - 2010
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

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engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 50 37 Oil sump top part
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil drain plug 50 37 Oul sump lower part
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter cover 35 26
unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18 Oil filter cover
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter housing 10 7 Oil filter drain plug
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18 Oil filter cover
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter housing 20 15 On the engine block
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18 Cap
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter housing 20 15 On the engine block
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18 Oil filter cover
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter housing 20 15 On the engine block
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
 unverified source
Oil pump Oil pump 30 22
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Oil pump Oil pump 30 22
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
 unverified source
Oil pump Oil pump chain wheel 34 25
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Oil pump Oil pump chain wheel 34 25
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
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Oil pump Oil pump drive chain tensioner 9 7 Minimum
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Oil pump Oil pump drive chain tensioner 10 7 Maximum
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump 8 6 Minimum
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump 20 15 Maximum
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
 unverified source
Piston rods Rear axle shock absorber piston rod 60 44
  • Rear
 unverified source
Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 35 26 First stage
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 60 44 Second stage
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 30 22 First stage
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 60 44 Second stage
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 60 44 First stage
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
 unverified source
Spark plugs Spark Plugs 30 22
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Spark plugs Spark Plugs 30 22
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
 unverified source
Glow plugs Ceramic glow plug 12 9
unverified source
Glow plugs Metal glow plug 15 11
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • VR6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BRJ
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • VR6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BMX
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • VR6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BAA
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • VR6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BMV
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • V6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BKJ
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 13 10
  • V6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AZZ
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 10 7
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 10 7
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
 unverified source
Engine block Coolant drain plug 40 30 At cylinder head
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Engine block Coolant drain plug 40 30 On engine block
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Alternator Alternator 22 16
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Alternator Alternator 22 16
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
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Starter Start System 40 30
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Starter Start System 40 30
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Starter Start System 65 48
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Starter Start System 65 48
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • BLE
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Starter Start System 65 48
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • BWF
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing 5 4
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing 8 6
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing 8 6
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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Camshaft Camshaft timing chain slip rail 5 4 Left
  • V6
  • 3.0L Diesel Engine
  • CASB
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Camshaft Camshaft timing chain slip rail 18 13 Bottom
  • V6
  • 3.0L Diesel Engine
  • CASB
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Camshaft Camshaft timing chain slip rail 23 17 Top screws
  • V6
  • 3.0L Diesel Engine
  • CASB
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Camshaft Camshaft timing chain slip rail 5 4 First stage
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Camshaft Camshaft timing chain slip rail 5 4 First stage
  • V6
  • 3.0L Diesel Engine
  • CASB
 unverified source
Camshaft Camshaft tensioner 40 30
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Crankshaft Crankshaft central screw 200 148
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley 22 16
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley 22 16
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
 unverified source
Crankshaft Vibration damper 22 16
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Crankshaft Vibration damper 22 16
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
 unverified source
Crankshaft Vibration damper 22 16
  • V8
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Water pump Coolant pump 14 10
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Water pump Coolant pump 8 6 Tighten cross-wise
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Water pump Coolant pump 20 15 On the engine block
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Water pump Coolant pump 14 10
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
 unverified source
Water pump Coolant pump 20 15 Cap
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
 unverified source
Water pump Coolant pump 84 62 Wheel central nuts
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
 unverified source
Water pump Coolant pump 20 15 On engine block
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
 unverified source
Water pump Coolant pump 84 62
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
 unverified source
Fuel/Oil cooler Oil Cooler 25 18
  • V6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AZZ
 unverified source
Fuel/Oil cooler Oil Cooler 20 15
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Radiator Fan wheel 10 7
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
 unverified source
Radiator Fan wheel 10 7
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
 unverified source
Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
 unverified source
Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPD
 unverified source
Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
 unverified source
Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
 unverified source
Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • BLE
 unverified source
Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • BWF
 unverified source
Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 23 17 M8
  • V6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AZZ
 unverified source
Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 45 33 M10
  • V6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AZZ
 unverified source
Valve cover Valve cover 15 11
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
 unverified source
Valve cover Valve cover 15 11
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
 unverified source
Valve cover Valve cover 15 11
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPD
 unverified source
Valve cover Valve cover 15 11
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
 unverified source
Rocker arm Rocker Bridge 10 7
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
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Rocker arm Rocker Bridge 10 7
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • BHX
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Wheel hub wheel bearing 200 148 M20
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel hub wheel bearing 500 369 M24
unverified source
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel/Flex plate 30 22
  • V8
  • 4.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AXQ
 unverified source
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel/Flex plate 50 37
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 50 37
  • V10
  • 4.9L Diesel Engine
  • AYH
 unverified source
Drive/Axle shaft Front axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
  • Front
 unverified source
Drive/Axle shaft Front axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
  • Front
 unverified source
Drive/Axle shaft Front axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPD
  • Front
 unverified source
Drive/Axle shaft Front axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
  • Front
 unverified source
Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
  • Rear
 unverified source
Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
  • Rear
 unverified source
Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPD
  • Rear
 unverified source
Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
  • Rear
 unverified source

steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Servo-steering pump 35 26
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
 unverified source
Power steering Servo-steering pump 35 26
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
 unverified source
Power steering Servo-steering pump 35 26
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 25 18 M8
  • V6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AZZ
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 40 30 M10
  • V6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AZZ
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe 25 18 M8
  • V6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AZZ
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe 40 30 M10
  • V6
  • 3.2L Gasoline Engine
  • AZZ
 unverified source
Turbo Turbo Charger 40 30 On the engine block
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
 unverified source
Turbo Turbo Charger 40 30 Screws must be replaced
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
 unverified source
Turbo Turbo Charger 40 30
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BKS
 unverified source
Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 8 6 Clamps
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
 unverified source
Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 25 18 Nuts
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
 unverified source
Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 27 20 At the turbocharger
  • V6
  • 3.0L Diesel Engine
  • BKS
 unverified source
Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 25 18 On particle filter
  • V6
  • 3.0L Diesel Engine
  • BKS
 unverified source
Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 25 18 At the turbocharger
  • V6
  • 3.0L Diesel Engine
  • CATA
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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
Wheels Wheel suspension on drive shaft 50 37 M10
  • Front
 unverified source
Wheels Wheel suspension on drive shaft 90 66 M12
  • Front
 unverified source
Wheels Wheel suspension on drive shaft 200 148 M20
  • Front
 unverified source
Wheels Wheel suspension on drive shaft 500 369 M24
  • Front
 unverified source
Wheels Wheel suspension on drive shaft 50 37 M10
  • Rear
 unverified source
Wheels Wheel suspension on drive shaft 90 66 M12
  • Rear
 unverified source
Wheels Wheel suspension on drive shaft 200 148 M20
  • Rear
 unverified source
Wheels Wheel suspension on drive shaft 500 369 M24
  • Rear
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Control arm Upper Transverse Control Arm 50 37 At bearing pedestal
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Control arm Upper Transverse Control Arm 95 70 On stub axle
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Control arm Track Control Arm 180 133 At the front wheel axle support
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Control arm Track Control Arm 105 77 At the front wheel stub axle
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Control arm Lower Front transverse control arm 150 111 At the axle support
  • Front
 unverified source
Control arm Lower Rear transverse control arm 180 133 At the axle support
  • Rear
 unverified source
Control arm Lower Front transverse control arm 150 111 On stub axle
  • Front
 unverified source
Control arm Lower Rear transverse control arm 180 133 On stub axle
  • Rear
 unverified source
Control arm Upper front transverse control arm 180 133 At axle support
  • Front
 unverified source
Control arm Upper front transverse control arm 150 111 On stub axle
  • Front
 unverified source
Control arm Upper rear transverse control arm 180 133 At axle support
  • Rear
 unverified source
Control arm Upper rear transverse control arm 150 111 On stub axle
  • Rear
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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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