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

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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  • Production years: 2002 - 2010
  • Generation: 1
  • 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
Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18 Cap
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
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Oil filter Oil filter housing 20 15 On the engine block
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
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Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18 Oil filter cover
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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Oil filter Oil filter housing 20 15 On the engine block
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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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
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 60 44 First stage
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing 8 6
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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Water pump Coolant pump 20 15 Cap
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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Water pump Coolant pump 84 62 Wheel central nuts
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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Water pump Coolant pump 20 15 On engine block
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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Water pump Coolant pump 84 62
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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Radiator Fan wheel 10 7
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
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Radiator Fan wheel 10 7
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPD
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
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Valve cover Valve cover 15 11
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
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Valve cover Valve cover 15 11
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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Valve cover Valve cover 15 11
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPD
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Valve cover Valve cover 15 11
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Drive/Axle shaft Front axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
  • Front
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
  • Front
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPD
  • Front
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
  • Front
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
  • Rear
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
  • Rear
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPD
  • Rear
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle brake calliper 30 22
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
  • Rear
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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
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Power steering Servo-steering pump 35 26
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BLK
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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
Turbo Turbo Charger 40 30 On the engine block
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
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Turbo Turbo Charger 40 30 Screws must be replaced
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BPE
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Turbo Turbo Charger 40 30
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BKS
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 8 6 Clamps
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 25 18 Nuts
  • Straight-5
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • BAC
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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

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Touareg I

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