VW Golf Mk3 2.8 VR6 (AAA) Torque Specifications
Engine code: AAA
Power: 128 kW (174hp) @ 5800 rpm
Production years: 1991-1998
R-Cat MY -94: 1992-1994
Cylinder Head
Renew bolts: Yes
- 40 Nm
- 60 Nm
- +90°
- +90°
Main Bearings
Renew bolts/nuts: No
- Stage 1: 30 Nm
- Stage 2: +180°
Big End Bearings
Renew bolts/nuts: No
- Stage 1: 30 Nm
- Stage 2: +90°
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 25 Nm |
| Sump bolts | 15 Nm |
| Sump drain bolt | 30 Nm |
| Flywheel/drive plate | Use new bolt coated with locking fluid and tighten to 60 Nm + 90°. |
| Clutch pressure plate | 20 Nm |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt | Use new bolt and tighten to 100 Nm + 90°. |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | 100 Nm |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | 20 Nm |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 10 Nm |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 25 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 25 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Spark plugs | 25 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 50 Nm |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 20 Nm |
| Front hub | Standard splines: Apply locking fluid to splines. Hexagonal nut = Fit new nut and tighten to 265 Nm; Double hexagonal nut = Fit new nut and tighten to 90 Nm + 45°. Compressed splines: Fit new nut and tighten to 200 Nm, slacken off 360°. Tighten to 50 Nm + 30°. |
| Steering track rod end | 35 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier (Front) | Use new bolts. Volkswagen = 25 Nm; Lucas/Girling = 35 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Front) | Use new bolts. Lucas/Girling = 125 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier (Rear) | 35 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Rear) | 65 Nm |
| Back plate to hub (Rear) | 60 Nm |
| ABS sensor (Front) | 10 Nm |
| ABS sensor (Rear) | 10 Nm |
| Road wheels | 4 wheel bolts = 110 Nm; 5 wheel bolts = 120 Nm. Do NOT lubricate bolts. Lightly coat mating surfaces between wheel centre hole and hub (use spray wax). |
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