Volkswagen Tiguan I (2009-2016) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan I

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil filter Oil filter 22 16
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • CAWA
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Oil filter Oil filter 22 16
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • CCZC
 unverified source
Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18
unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4 TSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 148 HP
 unverified source

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  • Production years: 2009 - 2016
  • 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 pan Oil sump 45 33 At the gearbox
  • 1.4 TSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 148 HP
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Oil pan Oil sump 15 11 On the engine block
  • 1.4 TSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 148 HP
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Oil pan Oil sump top part 15 11
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Oil pan Oil sump lower part 8 6
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Oil filter Oil filter 22 16
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • CAWA
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter 22 16
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • CCZC
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Oil pump Oil pump 9 7 M6
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • CAWA
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Oil pump Oil pump 20 15 M8
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • CAWA
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Oil pump Oil pump chain wheel 20 15 First stage
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump 10 7
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Piston rods Shock-absorber piston rod 60 44
  • Front
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 30 22 First stage
  • 1.4 TSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 148 HP
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 40 30 Screws 1 - 10
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 8 6 Screws 11 - 14
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4 TSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 148 HP
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Engine block Crankcase ventilation 11 8
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • CAWA
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Engine block Crankcase ventilation 11 8
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • CCZC
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Engine mounts Engine mounting 40 30 On chasis
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Engine mounts Engine mounting 60 44 On engine bracket
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Engine mounts Engine mounting 30 22 Strut
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Alternator Alternator 23 17 Minimum
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Alternator Alternator 25 18 Maximum
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Alternator Alternator pulley 80 59 With freehwheel
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Alternator Alternator pulley 65 48 Without freewheel
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Alternator Generator bracket 20 15 First stage
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Starter Starter 75 55
  • 1.4 TSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 148 HP
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Starter Starter 75 55
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 134 HP
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Starter Starter 75 55
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 161 HP
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Camshaft Camshaft adjuster 9 7 Bearing casing
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Camshaft Camshaft adjuster 9 7 Cap
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Camshaft Camshaft adjuster 35 26 Central screws
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Crankshaft Balance shaft gear wheel 20 15 First stage
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 161 HP
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Crankshaft Connecting rod bearing 20 15 M7
  • 1.4 TSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 148 HP
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Crankshaft Connecting rod bearing 30 22 M8
  • 1.4 TSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 148 HP
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Crankshaft Connecting rod bearing 30 22 M8
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Crankshaft Connecting rod bearing 45 33 M9
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley 10 7 First stage
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 161 HP
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Crankshaft Balance shaft timing chain guide rail 20 15
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Crankshaft Balance shaft timing chain tension rail 20 15
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Water pump Coolant pump 8 6
  • 1.4 TSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 148 HP
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Water pump Coolant pump 9 7
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Water pump Coolant pump 9 7
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 197 HP
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Water pump Coolant pump pulley 24 18
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler 15 11
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 25 18
  • 1.4 TSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 148 HP
 unverified source
Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 20 15 First stage
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
 unverified source
Belt tensioner Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 20 15 First stage
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 134 HP
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Belt tensioner Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 20 15 First stage
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 161 HP
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Belt tensioner Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 20 15 First stage
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 138 HP
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Belt tensioner Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 10 7
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
 unverified source
Belt tensioner Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 10 7
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 197 HP
 unverified source
Belt tensioner Chain tensioner 9 7
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Valve cover Valve cover 10 7 First stage
  • 1.4 TSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 148 HP
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Valve cover Valve cover 8 6 First stage
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Fuel system Injection nozzle 8 6 First stage
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CFGB
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Fuel system Injection nozzle 10 7 Nuts
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CBBB
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Fuel system Injection nozzle 5 4 Screws
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CBBB
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Fuel system Injection pump 10 7 M6
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Fuel system Injection pump 20 15 M8
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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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 70 52 On stub axle
  • Front
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel hub wheel bearing 200 148 With front wheel drive
  • Rear
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel hub wheel bearing 70 52 With all wheel drive
  • Rear
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel hub wheel bearing 200 148 Without ribbing
  • Rear
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 60 44
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Track rod end 50 37 On stub axle
  • Front
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Tie rod end Track rod end 50 37 On stub axle
  • Front
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Tie rod end Track rod end 70 52 On track rod
  • Front
 unverified source
Tie rod end Track rod end 100 74 On steering gear
  • Front
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Tie rod end Track rod end 90 66 At axle support
  • Rear
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Tie rod end Track rod end 130 96 On stub axle with front wheel drive
  • Rear
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Tie rod end Track rod end 150 111 On stub axle with all-wheel drive
  • Rear
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Steering rack Steering gear at the subframe 50 37
  • Front
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Steering column Lower steering column joint 30 22
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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 20 15
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 134 HP
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 20 15
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 138 HP
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 20 15
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 161 HP
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 20 15
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 168 HP
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shields 20 15
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CBAA
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shields 20 15
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CBAB
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shields 24 18
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CFFA
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shields 24 18
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CFFB
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Turbo Turbo charger 25 18 At the cylinder head
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Turbo Turbo charger 8 6 Coolant feed line
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Turbo Turbo charger 8 6 Coolant return line
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 10 7 Support screws
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CBAA
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 22 16 Union nuts
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CBAA
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 22 16 Union nuts at turbocharger
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CFFA
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 30 22 Banjo bolts on the engine block
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CFFA
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 10 7 Support screws
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CBAB
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 22 16 Union nuts
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CBAB
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 22 16 At the turbocharger
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CFFB
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 30 22 Banjo bolts on the engine block
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CFFB
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EGR Exhaust recirculation pipe 20 15
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CBAA
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EGR Exhaust recirculation pipe 24 18 Nuts
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CFFA
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EGR Exhaust recirculation pipe 9 7 Screws
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CFFA
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EGR Exhaust recirculation pipe 20 15
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CBAB
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EGR Exhaust recirculation pipe 24 18 Maximum
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CFFB
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EGR Exhaust recirculation pipe 9 7 Minimum
  • 2.0L
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • CFFB
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EGR Fuel-distributing pipe 22 16
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 161 HP
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EGR Fuel-distributing pipe 22 16
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 168 HP
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EGR Fuel-distributing pipe 22 16
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 138 HP
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 7 5
  • 2.0 TDI
  • Straight-4 Diesel
  • 138 HP
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 40 30
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 168 HP
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 40 30
  • 2.0 TFSI
  • Straight-4 Gasoline
  • 197 HP
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter bracket 25 18
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Brake hose at brake calliper 35 26
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake caliper 30 22
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake caliper 35 26
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake caliper mounting support 90 66
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake caliper mounting support 90 66
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake disc 4 3
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake disc 4 3
  • Rear
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Brake line Brake line 14 10
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Struts Suspension strut 15 11 On chassis
  • Front
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Struts Suspension strut 70 52 On stub axle
  • Front
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Shock absorbers/shocks shock absorber 50 37 On chasis
  • Rear
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Shock absorbers/shocks shock absorber 180 133 On stub axle
  • Rear
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Radius arm Torque arm 100 74 At the subframe
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Radius arm Torque arm 40 30 At the gearbox
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Control arm Support joint at the transverse control arm 60 44 Aluminium axle strut
  • Front
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Control arm Support joint at the transverse control arm 100 74 Steel plate axle strut
  • Front
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Control arm Lower transverse control arm 70 52 At the subframe
  • Front
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Control arm Lower transverse control arm 50 37 At the pedestal
  • Rear
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Control arm Lower transverse control arm 70 52 On chassis
  • Rear
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Control arm Track control arm 95 70 At the axle suport
  • Rear
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Control arm Track control arm 90 66 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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