VW Golf Mk5 2.0 GTI FSI (AXX) Torque Specifications
Back to Golf Mk5Engine code: AXX
Power: 147 kW (200hp) @ 5700 rpm
Production years: 2004-2008
Cylinder Head
Renew bolts: Yes
Tighten: 20 Nm
Tighten: 40 Nm
Tighten: 90°
Tighten: 90°
Engine Torque Specs
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| 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° |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 8 Nm Balancer shaft assembly: Use new bolts and tighten to 15 Nm + 90°. |
| 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/damper centre bolt | 90 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts | 20 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | 50 Nm + 180° |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | 8 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 10 Nm |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 10 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 20 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Exhaust downpipe to manifold | 40 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Water pump | 15 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 25 Nm |
| Fuel rail | 5 Nm |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | 10 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 55 Nm |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 20 Nm |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 20 Nm |
| Oil filter | 25 Nm |
Chassis Tightening Torques
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Front hub | Use new bolts. 12 point bolt with knurled underside: Tighten to 70 Nm with wheels off the ground. Lower car to the ground and tighten a further 90°. 12 point bolt with plain underside: Tighten to 200 Nm with wheels off the ground. Lower car to the ground and tighten a further 90°.  |
| Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | 70 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Rear hub | 180 Nm + 180° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Steering wheel | 30 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Steering rack/box mounting | 50 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Steering track rod end | 20 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Brake disc to hub (Front) | 4 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier (Front) | 30 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Front) | 190 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) | 90 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Back plate to hub (Rear) | 12 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) |
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