Free Torque Specs

VW Golf Mk4 1.8 20V (AGN) Torque Specifications

Engine code: AGN

Power: 92 kW (125hp) @ 5900 rpm

Production years: 1998-2004

R-Cat: 1997-2003

Cylinder Head

Renew bolts: Yes

Cylinder head tightening sequence
  1. 40 Nm
  2. +90°
  3. +90°

Main Bearings

Renew bolts/nuts: Yes

  1. Stage 1: 65 Nm
  2. Stage 2: +90°

Big End Bearings

Renew bolts/nuts: Yes

  1. Stage 1: 30 Nm
  2. Stage 2: +90°
ComponentTorque
Oil pump to cylinder block15 Nm
Sump bolts15 Nm
Sump drain bolt30 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate60 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts)
Clutch pressure plate02C gearbox: Single mass flywheel = 20 Nm, Dual mass flywheel = 13 Nm; 02J gearbox: M6 = 13 Nm, M7 = 20 Nm; 02T gearbox = 20 Nm
Crankshaft pulley (sprocket)Use new bolt (if fitted with hexagonal bolt replace with double hexagonal bolt and omit washer). Tighten to 90 Nm + 90°.
Camshaft sprocket/gear65 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap10 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover10 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head10 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head25 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts)
Exhaust downpipe to manifold40 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts)
Water pump15 Nm
Spark plugs30 Nm
Fuel rail10 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor35 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)50 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)20 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch25 Nm
Front hubMulti-point nut: Use new nut and tighten in the following stages: 200 Nm, Slacken off 180°, 50 Nm + 60°. Hexagonal bolt: Use new bolt and tighten in the following stages: 250 Nm + 90°, Slacken off 180°, 250 Nm + 90°.
Rear hubFWD: Use new nut and tighten to 175 Nm. 4WD: Tighten in the following stages: 200 Nm, Slacken off 180°, 50 Nm + 60°.
Steering wheel55 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting20 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts)
Steering track rod end45 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts)
Brake disc to hub (Front)4 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier (Front)30 Nm
Brake disc to hub (Rear)4 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier (Rear)35 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts)
Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Rear)80 Nm
Back plate to hub (Rear)60 Nm
ABS sensor (Front)8 Nm
ABS sensor (Rear)8 Nm
Road wheels120 Nm (Do NOT lubricate bolts. Lightly coat mating surfaces between wheel centre hole and hub (use spray wax)).

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