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VW Golf Mk7 2.0 GTI Clubsport S (CJXG) Torque Specifications

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Engine code: CJXG

Power: 228 kW (310hp) @ 5800 rpm

Production years: 2016-2017

Cylinder Head

Renew bolts: Yes

Cylinder head tightening sequence

Tighten: 40 Nm

Tighten: 90°

Tighten: 90°

Tighten: M6=4 Nm+90°

Engine Torque Specs

Component Torque
Sump drain bolt30 Nm (Replace factory fitted sump drain bolt at first oil change with type with replaceable seal.)
Flywheel/driveplate60 Nm + 90°/- (Use new nuts/bolts)
Clutch pressure plateM6=13 Nm M7=20 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt150 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts)
Camshaft carrier/capApply a 2,0-3,0 mm diameter bead of sealant to mating surface of camshaft cover fig 1.
Assemble components within 5 minutes. Excess sealant can cause engine damage.
Move exhaust camshaft sliding cam units into installation position before fitting camshaft cover fig 2.
Use new bolts.
Tighten all bolts in rows 1-6 to 8 Nm.
Tighten all bolts in rows 1-6 a further 90°.
fig 3
Camshaft/rocker cover tightening sequence
Spark plugs30 Nm
Oil filter25 Nm

Chassis Tightening Torques

Component Torque
Front hubUse new bolt.
Tighten to 200 Nm with wheels off the ground.
Lower car to the ground and tighten a further 90°.
Rear hub200 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts)
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing boltsUse new bolts.
Torsion beam suspension (FWD):
Stub axle:
30 Nm
90°
Steering wheel30 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts)
Steering rack/box mounting70 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts)
Steering track rod end20 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts)
Brake disc to hub (Front)8 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier (Front)35 Nm (Use new nuts/bolts)
Brake caliper/carrier to hub (Front)Brake caliper to hub
FS III caliper (PR No. 1ZF) = 30 Nm
Caliper carrier to hub
PC57/C60 caliper (PR No. 1ZE/1ZP/1ZA/1ZD/1ZB/1LJ/1LM) = 200 Nm
PC60 caliper (PR No. 1LK) = 200 Nm
Brake disc to hub (Rear)8 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier (Rear)35 Nm
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 (Coat ABS wheel speed sensor with high temperature lubricant G 052 112.)
ABS sensor (Rear)8 Nm (Coat ABS wheel speed sensor with high temperature lubricant G 052 112.)
Road wheels120 Nm (Do NOT lubricate bolts. Lightly coat mating surfaces between wheel centre hole and hub (use spray wax).)

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