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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Cabriolet & Corrado
Axle Shaft Nut 170 (230)
Brake Caliper Bolt 46 (63)
Lower Ball Joint Nut 18 (25)
Tie Rod End Nut 22 (30)
Transaxle-Side CV Joint-To-Transaxle Bolt 33 (45)
Spindle Assembly-To-Strut Nut 58 (78)
Fox
Axle Shaft Nut 170 (230)
Brake Caliper Bolt 46 (63)
Lower Ball Joint Nut 46 (63)
Tie Rod End Nut 22 (30)
Transaxle-Side CV Joint-To-Transaxle Bolt 33 (45)
Golf, GTI & Jetta
Axle Shaft Nut 170 (230)
Brake Caliper Bolt 46 (63)
Lower Ball Joint Bolt 37 (50)
Tie Rod End Nut 26 (35)
Transaxle-Side CV Joint-To-Transaxle Bolt 33 (45)
Spindle Assembly-To-Strut Nut - Jetta with ABS 69 (94)
Spindle Assembly-To-Strut Nut - All Others 59 (80)
Passat
Axle Shaft Nut 195 (265)
Brake Caliper Bolt 46 (63)
Lower Ball Joint Nut 92 (125)
Tie Rod End Nut 30 (40)
Transaxle-Side CV Joint-To-Transaxle Bolt 33 (45)
Spindle Assembly-To-Strut Nut 70 (95)