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
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	50	37	Oil sump top part	V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	50	37	Oul sump lower part	V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	10	7		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	10	7		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX

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	50	37	Oil sump top part	V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	50	37	Oul sump lower part	V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Oil filter	Oil filter housing	25	18	Oil filter cover	V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Oil filter	Oil filter housing	10	7	Oil filter drain plug	V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Oil pump	Oil pump	30	22		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Oil pump	Oil pump	30	22		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX
Oil pump	Oil pump chain wheel	34	25		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Oil pump	Oil pump chain wheel	34	25		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	35	26	First stage	V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Cylinder head	Cylinder head screws	60	44	Second stage	V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Spark plugs	Spark Plugs	30	22		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Spark plugs	Spark Plugs	30	22		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	10	7		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	10	7		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX
Alternator	Alternator	22	16		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Alternator	Alternator	22	16		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX
Starter	Start System	40	30		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Starter	Start System	40	30		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing	5	4		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Camshaft	Camshaft timing chain slip rail	5	4	First stage	V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Crankshaft	Crankshaft central screw	200	148		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley	22	16		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley	22	16		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX
Crankshaft	Vibration damper	22	16		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Crankshaft	Vibration damper	22	16		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX
Water pump	Coolant pump	14	10		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Water pump	Coolant pump	14	10		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil Cooler	20	15		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Rocker arm	Rocker Bridge	10	7		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ
Rocker arm	Rocker Bridge	10	7		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine BHX

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel/Flex plate	30	22		V8 4.2L Gasoline Engine AXQ

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