Volkswagen Touareg I (2002-2010) Torque Spec Settings

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 specs for Volkswagen Touareg I

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 filter	Oil filter housing	25	18	Oil filter cover	V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Oil filter	Oil filter housing	20	15	On the engine block	V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	30	22	First stage	V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	60	44	Second stage	V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Engine block	Coolant drain plug	40	30	At cylinder head	V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Engine block	Coolant drain plug	40	30	On engine block	V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Starter	Start System	65	48		V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing	8	6		V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Crankshaft	Vibration damper	22	16		V8 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Water pump	Coolant pump	8	6	Tighten cross-wise	V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Water pump	Coolant pump	20	15	On the engine block	V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Air conditioning	Air-conditioning compressor	20	15		V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel/Flex plate	50	37		V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel	50	37		V10 4.9L Diesel Engine AYH

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