Volkswagen Transporter T5 (2003-2015) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Volkswagen Transporter T5 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 Transporter T5

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Drain plug 40 30 Up to model year 2009
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Differential Drain plug 38 28 From model year 2010
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Disc brake Front brake caliper mounting bracket bolts 180 133 Stage 1
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Disc brake Rear caliper mounting bracket bolts 165 122 Standard caliper
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Disc brake Rear caliper mounting bracket bolts 180 133 FN44 caliper
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Wheels Wheel bolts 180 133
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Wheels Wheel bolts 180 133
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  • Production years: 2003 - 2015
  • Generation: 5
  • Model variant: T5
  • Also known as: Volkswagen Caravelle Volkswagen Multivan Volkswagen Doubleback (Camper) Volkswagen Transportor (Arpitania) Volkswagen California

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Sump bolt 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Oil pan Baffle plate bolt 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter bracket bolt 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 20 15
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Oil dipstick Dipstick guide tube bolt 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Oil feeder Oil spray jet bolt 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Oil feeder Suction line bolt 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Oil feeder Oil supply line union nuts 22 16
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Oil feeder Oil supply line clamp bolt 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Oil feeder Oil supply line bracket nut 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Oil feeder Oil return line union nut 22 16
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump chain sprocket bolt 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Piston rods Conrod bolt 30 22
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 35 26 Stage 1
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 60 44 Stage 2
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolt 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Engine block Cylinder block bracket bolt 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mounting to Engine carrier bolts 50 37
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Sensor Oil level/Oil temperature sender 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Sensor Exhaust gas temperature sender 45 33
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Sensor Exhaust gas pressure sensor bolt 9 7
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Sensor Intake manifold pressure sender bolts 3 2
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 100 74
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Bearing cap bolts 8 6
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 120 89
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Bearing cap bolts 65 48
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump bolt 15 11
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler plug 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Intercooler Charge air cooler bolts 8 6
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Coolant expansion tank Coolant expansion tank bolt 5 4
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Radiator Radiator bolt 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Radiator Radiator fan support bolts 5 4
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Radiator Coolant pipe bolt 40 30
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt pulley and vibration damper bolt 10 7
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioning pulley nut 20 15
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler roller nut 20 15
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Poly V-belt tensioning element bolt 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm shaft bolt 20 15
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 60 44
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Transfer Gearbox mounting bolts 50 37
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Vane pump banjo bolt 35 26
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Power steering Vane pump pulley bolts 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Power steering Vane pump bracket bolts 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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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 connecting pipe bolt 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield nut 25 18
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation cooler bolt 9 7
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation valve bolt 9 7
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Muffler Front silencers mounting bolts 60 44 With retaining ring
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Muffler Rear silencers mounting bolts 23 17 With retaining ring
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Diesel particulate filter Particulate filter bolt 60 44
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Diesel particulate filter Particulate filter to Cylinder block support bolt 60 44
  • 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
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Catalytic converter Front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter clip 7 5
  • 4-Cylinder 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

general torque settings

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

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