VW Golf Mk4 1.8 Turbo (AQA) Torque Specifications
Engine code: AQA
Power: 110 kW (150hp) @ 5700 rpm
Production years: 1998-2000
R-Cat: 1998-2000
Cylinder Head
Renew bolts: Yes
- 40 Nm
- +90°
- +90°
Main Bearings
Renew bolts/nuts: Yes
- Stage 1: 65 Nm
- Stage 2: +90°
Big End Bearings
Renew bolts/nuts: Yes
- Stage 1: 30 Nm
- Stage 2: +90°
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 15 Nm |
| Sump bolts | 15 Nm |
| Sump drain bolt | 30 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | 60 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Clutch pressure plate | 13 Nm, M7=20 Nm |
| Crankshaft pulley | Use new bolts. Hexagonal bolt = 90 Nm + 120°. Multi-point bolt = 90 Nm + 90°. |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | 65 Nm |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | 10 Nm |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 10 Nm |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 10 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 25 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Exhaust downpipe to manifold | 40 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Water pump | 15 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 30 Nm |
| Fuel rail | 10 Nm |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | 35 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 50 Nm |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 20 Nm |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 25 Nm |
| Front hub | Multi-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 hub | FWD: Use new nut and tighten to 175 Nm. 4WD: Tighten in the following stages: 200 Nm, Slacken off 180°, 50 Nm + 60°. |
| Steering wheel | 55 Nm |
| Steering rack/box mounting | 20 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Steering track rod end | 45 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Brake disc to hub (Front) | 4 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier (Front) | 30 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Front) | 125 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 wheels | 120 Nm (Do NOT lubricate bolts. Lightly coat mating surfaces between wheel centre hole and hub (use spray wax)). |
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