Volkswagen Amarok 1 (2010-on) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Amarok 1 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 Amarok 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 30 22
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter cap 25 18
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Spark plugs Glow plug 18 13
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Brake caliper Front brake caliper bolts 65 48
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Wheels Wheel bolt to Wheel hub 180 133
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  • Production years: 2010 - present
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: pickup
  • 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 drain plug 30 22
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Oil pan Oil sump bolts 5 4 Initial tightening
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Oil pan Oil sump bolts 15 11
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Oil pan Baffle plate bolt 15 11
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter cap 25 18
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter bracket bolts 14 10 Step 1
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 22 16
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 35 26 Step 1
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 60 44 Step 2
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Spark plugs Glow plug 18 13
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Piston rods Conrod bolt 30 22
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Engine block Bearing cap bolts 65 48
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mounting to Frame bolts 50 37
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mounting to Engine support nut 90 66
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Engine support to Crankcase bolts 50 37
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft pulley bolt 20 15
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump bolt 15 11
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner Belt pulley bolt 10 7
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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

steering torque settings

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

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 25 18
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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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
Stabilizer bar Anti-roll bar to Coupling rod 110 81
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Amarok 1

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