Free Torque Specs

VW Golf Mk4 2.0 (AZJ) Torque Specifications

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Engine code: AZJ

Power: 85 kW (116hp) @ 5200 rpm

Production years: 2001-2004

Cylinder Head

Renew bolts: Yes

Cylinder head tightening sequence

Tighten: 20 Nm

Tighten: 40 Nm

Tighten: 90°

Tighten: 90°

Engine Torque Specs

Component Torque
Main bearingsRenew bolts/nuts: Yes
Stage 1: 65 Nm
Stage 2: 90°
Big end bearingsRenew bolts/nuts: Yes
Stage 1: 30 Nm
Stage 2: 90°
Oil pump to cylinder block8 Nm
Balancer shaft assembly: Use new bolts and tighten to 15 Nm + 90°.
Sump bolts15 Nm
Sump drain bolt30 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate60 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts)
Clutch pressure plateSingle mass flywheel = 20 Nm
Dual mass flywheel = 13 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt90 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts)
Camshaft sprocket/gear100 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap20 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover10 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head25 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head25 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts)
Exhaust downpipe to manifold40 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts)
Water pump15 Nm
Spark plugs25 Nm
Fuel rail8 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor10 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor35 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)50 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)20 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch25 Nm

Chassis Tightening Torques

Component Torque
Front hubMulti-point nut: Use new nut. 200 Nm, slacken off 180°, 50 Nm + 60°
Hexagonal bolt: Use new bolt. 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)

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