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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Bracket-To-Engine Bolt
Passat 22 (30)
Axle Shaft-To-Transaxle Drive Flange Bolt
Passat 33 (45)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 15 (20)
Camshaft Drive Gear Bolt
Passat 59 (80)
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Nut (1)
Step 1 22 (30)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt (1)
Step 1 48 (65)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Crankshaft Timing Sprocket Bolt (1)
Step 1 66 (90)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 1 30 (40)
Step 2 (Passat) 44 (60)
Step 3 Additional 90 Degrees
Step 4 Additional 90 Degrees
Driveplate (A/T) (1)
Step 1 22 (30)
Step 2 44 (60)
Step 3 Additional 90 Degrees
EGR Tube Nuts 22 (30)
Engine Front Cover
Passat 18 (25)
Engine Mounts
Passat
Front Mount-To-Bracket 41 (55)
Front Mount-To-Transmission Bracket 41 (55)
Left Rear Mount-To-Bracket 44 (60)
Left Rear Mount-To-Body 22 (30)
Left Rear Mount Bracket-To-Transmission 18 (25)
Right Rear Mount-To-Body 18 (25)
Right Rear Mount-To-Engine Bracket 18 (25)
Right Rear Mount-To-Bracket 37 (50)
Transmission Mount-To-Body
Long Bolts (1)
Step 1 30 (40)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Short Bolt 18 (25)
Transmission Mount-To-Transmission (1)
Step 1 44 (60)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Torque Rod-To-Transmission (1)
Step 1 30 (40)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Torque Rod-To-Body (1)
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Engine Mount Carrier-To-Frame Bolt 37 (50)
Engine-To-Transaxle 10-mm Bolt
Passat 44 (60)
Engine-To-Transaxle 12-mm Bolt 59 (80)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Bolt & Nut 18 (25)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Manifold Nut 30 (40)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Support Bracket Bolt 18 (25)
Flywheel-To-Crankshaft (1)
Step 1 44 (60)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Intake Manifold
Lower 18 (25)
Upper 15 (20)
Intermediate Shaft Sprocket Bolt 59 (80)
Knock Sensor 15-18 (20-25)
Oil Pan Bolt
Passat 15 (20)
Oil Pump Cover (Passat)
Long Bolt 15 (20)
Short Bolt (2)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 22 (30)
Pressure Plate-To-Flywheel Bolt (1)
Step 1 22 (30)
Step Additional 90 Degrees
Starter Mount Bolt 40 (60)
Timing Belt Tensioner Nut
Passat 33 (45)
Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolt
Passat 22 (30)
Water Pump Housing-To-Engine Bolt
Passat (1)
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 18 (25)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Piston Oil Jet Nozzle 89 (10)
Transaxle/Engine Cover Plate Bolt 89 (10)
Valve Cover Retaining Nut 89 (10)
Water Pump-To-Housing 89 (10)
(1) Use NEW bolts.
(2) Tighten bolt to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (THERMO TENSIONER 1997 & UP)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Collar Screw Bolt 11-15 (15-20)
Torx® Bolt 18 (25)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Bolt & Washer Assembly (2) 62-97 ( 7-11)
Nut 62-97 ( 7-11)