Volkswagen Scirocco 3 (2008-2017) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Scirocco 3 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 Scirocco 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22 Seal rings must be replaced
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Oil filter Oil filter 25 18 Replace the o ring
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAVD
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CMSB
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CNWA
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CTHD
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CTKA
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Steering wheel Steering wheel 30 22 First stage
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  • Production years: 2008 - 2017
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22 Seal rings must be replaced
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Oil pan Oil Sump top part 15 11 First stage
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Oil pan Oil Sump lower part 8 6 First stage
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Oil pan Oil sump at gearbox 40 30
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Oil pan Oil sump at gearbox 40 30
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Oil pan Oil sump on the engine block 13 10
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Oil pan Oil sump on the engine block 15 11
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Oil filter Oil filter 25 18 Replace the o ring
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Oil filter Oil filter cover 25 18
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Oil filter Oil filter housing on the engine block 15 11 First stage
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 20 15
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Oil pump Oil pump 15 11 First stage
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Oil pump Oil pump drive chain tensioner 9 7
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Oil pump Oil pump chain wheel 20 15 First stage
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Vacuum pump Vacuum Pump 9 7 Minimum
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Vacuum pump Vacuum Pump 10 7 Maximum
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 40 30 Screws 1 - 10
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 8 6 Screws 11 - 14
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 30 22 First Stage
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 50 37 Second Stage
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAVD
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CMSB
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CNWA
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CTHD
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CTKA
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Engine block Balance shaft gear wheel 10 7 Coolant pump
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Engine block Balance shaft gear wheel 9 7 On the engine block
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Engine block Balance shaft module 15 11 First stage
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Engine block Engine block closure screws 30 22
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Alternator Alternator 25 18
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Alternator Alternator 25 18
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Alternator Alternator 25 18
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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Alternator Alternator 25 18
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CMSB
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Alternator Generator Bracket 20 15 First stage
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Alternator Generator Bracket, M10 x 30 screws 40 30 First Stage
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Alternator Drive chain balance shaft tensioner 85 63
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Camshaft Camshaft Adjuster 9 7 Bearing casing
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Camshaft Camshaft Adjuster 9 7 Cap
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Camshaft Camshaft Adjuster 35 26 Central Screws
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Camshaft Camshaft Adjuster 40 30 First Stage
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing 10 7 Tighten gradually and alternately from inside to outside
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Camshaft Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley 20 15 Top
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Camshaft Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley 50 37 Center
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Camshaft Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley 20 15 Bottom
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Camshaft Camshaft timing chain slip rail 20 15
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Camshaft Camshaft timing chain tensioner 9 7 Minimum
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Camshaft Camshaft timing chain tensioner 10 7 Maximum
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Camshaft Camshaft timing chain tensioninig rail 20 15
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear 50 37 First stage
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAVD
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear 100 74 Central screw
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear 20 15 Wheel, First stage
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Camshaft Outlet camshaft wheel 8 6 M6 Central Screw
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Camshaft Outlet camshaft wheel 20 15 M8 Central Screw
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Camshaft Crankshaft ventilation 9 7
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Camshaft Crankshaft central screws 150 111 First stage
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Camshaft Crankshaft central screws 180 133 First stage
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Camshaft Crankshaft central screws 150 111 First stage
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Crankshaft Balance shaft timing chain guide rail 20 15 Balance shaft timing chain guide rail
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Crankshaft Balance shaft timing chain tension rail 20 15 Balance shaft timing chain tension rail
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Crankshaft Bottom part of the control unit housing 8 6 Bottom part of the control unit housing
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Crankshaft Crankshaft sensor 10 7
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Crankshaft Main bearing 50 37 First stage
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAVD
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Crankshaft Main bearing 65 48 Center
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Crankshaft Main bearing 20 15 Lateral-fitting
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Crankshaft Main bearing 50 37 First stage
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Crankshaft Vibration damper 10 7 First stage
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Water pump Cooling system - coolant pump 8 6
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAVD
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Water pump Cooling system - coolant pump 9 7 Gradually tighten screws crosswise
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Water pump Cooling system - coolant pump 9 7
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Water pump Cooling system - coolant pump 9 7
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CMSB
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Water pump Cooling system - coolant pump 8 6
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CNWA
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Water pump Cooling system - coolant pump 8 6
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CTHD
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Water pump Cooling system - coolant pump 8 6
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CTKA
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Water pump Cooling system - Coolant pump pulley 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Water pump Cooling system - Coolant pump pulley 20 15
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CMSB
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler 25 18
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Radiator Cooling system - coolant thermostat housing 9 7 Tighthen crosswise from the outside to inside
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Radiator Cooling system - coolant pump drive wheel 20 15 Screws must be replaced
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Radiator Cooling system - Fanwheel 5 4
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Radiator Cooling system - radiator mounting 5 4
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 45 33
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 45 33
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor bracket, M10 x 30 screws 20 15 First Stage
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor bracket, M10 x 30 screws 40 30 First Stage
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Top Auxiliary Drive belt tensioner 23 17
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAVD
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Bottom Auxiliary Drive belt tensioner 40 30 First stage
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAVD
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Compressor Belt 23 17
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAVD
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auxiliary Drive belt tensioner 10 7
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auxiliary Drive belt tensioner 40 30
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auxiliary Drive belt tensioner 20 15 With automatic tensioner
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner 9 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Control drive chain tensioner 9 7
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Control chain tensioning rail 20 15
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Control unit for intake valve timing 5 4
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Valve cover Valve Cover 10 7 Tigthen gradually cross-wise
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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Valve cover Valve Cover 10 7 Tigthen gradually cross-wise
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Fuel system Fuel Distributing Pipe 22 16
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Fuel system Fuel Distributing Pipe 22 16
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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Fuel system Injection hoses 28 21
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Fuel system Injection Nozzle (Injector) 8 6 First Stage
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFGB
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Fuel system Injection Nozzle (Injector) 10 7 Retaining Clamp
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Fuel system Injection Nozzle (Injector) 5 4 Crews
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Fuel system Pressure tube connection 30 22 Components must be replaced
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Fuel system Fuel lines 18 13
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Fuel system Fuel pump, Preliminary feed pump 110 81 Sealing rings must be replaced
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel hub wheel bearing 70 52
  • Front
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate, M6 13 10 Gradually tighten screws crosswise
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate, M7 20 15 Gradually tighten screws crosswise
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Clutch assembly Clutch slave cylinder 15 11
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Clutch assembly Clutch slave cylinder 20 15
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Clutch assembly Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve 5 4
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Clutch assembly Release bearing guide sleeve 20 15
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 60 44
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle drive shaft, M8 40 30 Screws must be replaced
  • Front
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle drive shaft, M10 70 52 Screws must be replaced
  • Front
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle carrier 90 66 On chassis
  • Rear
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Tie rod end Track rod end on stub axle 20 15 First stage
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Tie rod end Track rod end on track rod 50 37
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Tie rod end Track rod end on steering gear 100 74
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Steering rack Steering gear 50 37 Screws must be replaced
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Steering column Steering column 30 22 Screws must be replaced
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Steering column Lower steering column joint 30 22 Screws must be replaced
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Steering wheel Steering wheel 30 22 First stage
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 25 18
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAVD
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 30 22 Bottom Nuts
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 25 18 Top Nuts
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 16 12
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 20 15
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 25 18
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 16 12
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CMSB
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 25 18
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CNWA
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 25 18
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CTHS
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 25 18
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CTKA
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shields 20 15
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shields 25 18
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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Turbo Turbocharger coolant feed line 8 6 Sealings rings must be replaced
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Turbo Turbocharger coolant return line 8 6 Sealings rings must be replaced
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 30 22 At the turbocharger
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAVD
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 20 15 On the engine block
  • 1.4L Gasoline Engine
  • CAVD
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 10 7 Support Screws
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 22 16 Union nuts
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 22 16 Union Nuts at turbocharger
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Turbo Turbocharger oil feed line 30 22 Banjo bolts on the engine block
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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Turbo Turbocharger oil return line 15 11 At the turbocharger
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Turbo Turbocharger oil return line 60 44 Banjo bolts on the engine block
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Turbo Turbocharger oil return line 20 15 Support on the turbocharger
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Turbo Turbocharger oil return line 17 13 At the turbocharger
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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Turbo Turbocharger oil return line 20 15 Support at the turbocharger
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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Turbo Turbocharger oil return line 40 30 Banjo bolts on the engine block
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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EGR Carburetion - Exhaust gas return cooler 20 15 Second Stage
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EGR Carburetion - Exhaust gas return cooler 7 5 Clamps
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EGR Carburetion - Exhaust gas return valve 9 7
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EGR Exhaust recirculation pipe 24 18 Nuts
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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EGR Exhaust recirculation pipe 9 7 Screws
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CFHC
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EGR Exhaust recirculation pipe 20 15 Screws
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
  • CBDB
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter 40 30 Nuts must be replaced
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter bracket 23 17
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Disc brake Front axle brake bleed valve 10 7 Minimum
  • Front
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Disc brake Front axle brake bleed valve 12 9 Maximum
  • Front
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Disc brake Rear axle brake bleeder valve 10 7
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake calliper 30 22
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake calliper 35 26 Screws must be replaced
  • 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 hose 35 26 At the brake caliper
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Brake line Brake line 14 10
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Wheels Cental screws - Bi-hexagon 70 52 With ribbing
  • Front
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Wheels Cental screws - Bi-hexagon 200 148 Without ribbing
  • Front
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Struts Suspension rod on chassis 15 11 Screws must be replaced
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Spring Suspension rod on stub axle 70 52 Screws and nuts must be replaced
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock-absorber piston rod 65 48
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear axle shock absorber 50 37 On chassis
  • Rear
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear axle shock absorber 180 133 On stub axle
  • Rear
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear axle shock absorber piston rod 25 18
  • Rear
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Shock absorbers/shocks Connecting rod bearing, M8 30 22
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Shock absorbers/shocks Connecting rod bearing, M9 45 33
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAWB
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Shock absorbers/shocks Connecting rod bearing, M7 20 15
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Shock absorbers/shocks Connecting rod bearing, M8 30 22
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • CAXA
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Shock absorbers/shocks Connecting rod bearing 30 22 First Stage
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Stabilizer bar Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 65 48 Nuts must be replaced
  • Front
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Stabilizer bar Stabiliser mounting at the suspension strut 65 48 Nuts must be replaced
  • Front
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Stabilizer bar Stabiliser mounting at the subframe 65 48 First stage
  • Front
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Stabilizer bar Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer 45 33
  • Rear
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Stabilizer bar Rear Axle stabilizer support at the stub axle 40 30
  • Rear
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Control arm Aluminium forged tranverse arm 100 74
  • Front
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Control arm Cast-iron wishbone 60 44
  • Front
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Control arm Support Joint at the transverse control arm from sheet metal 100 74
  • Front
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Control arm Lower front transverse control arm 70 52
  • Front
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Control arm Lower rear transverse control arm 50 37 At the subframe
  • Front
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Control arm Lower rear transverse control arm 70 52 On chassis
  • Front
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Control arm Rear axle longitudinal control arm 90 66 At the bearing pedestal
  • Rear
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Control arm Rear axle longitudinal control arm 50 37 Bearing pedestal on chassis
  • Rear
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Control arm Rear axle stabilizer mounting 90 66 On stub axle
  • Rear
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Control arm Lower track control arm 95 70 At the axle support
  • Rear
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Control arm Lower track control arm 90 66 On the stub axle
  • Rear
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Control arm Upper track control arm 95 70 At the axle support
  • Rear
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Control arm Upper track control arm 130 96 On the stub axle
  • Rear
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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

steering torque settings

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exhaust torque settings

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brakes torque settings

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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

general torque settings

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