VW Golf Mk7 2.0 GTI (CXDA) Torque Specifications
Back to Golf Mk7Engine code: CXDA
Power: 162 kW (220hp) @ 4500 rpm
Production years: 2015-2017
Cylinder Head
Renew bolts: Yes
Tighten bolts 1-10 in the following stages:
Finger tighten.
50 Nm
90°
90°
Timing chain housing bolts (M6):
8 Nm
90°
Engine Torque Specs
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Main bearings | Renew bolts/nuts: Yes Use new bolts. Tighten bolts 1-10 in the following stages: Finger tighten all bolts. 65 Nm 90° Tighten bolts 11 in the following stages: 20 Nm 90°  |
| Big end bearings | Renew bolts/nuts: Yes Lubricate threads and mating surfaces of bolts. Stage 1: 45 Nm Stage 2: 90° |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 8 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Sump bolts | Upper sump: Apply a 2,0-3,0 mm diameter bead of silicone sealant to cylinder block fig 1. Apply a 2,0-3,0 mm diameter bead of silicone sealant to upper sump fig 2. Assemble components within 5 minutes. Excess sealant can cause engine damage. Sump must be fitted with 18 bolts, even if only 14 bolts were removed. Use new bolts and tighten in the following stages fig 3: 1-18 = 8 Nm 1-2 = 180° 3-13 = 45° 14-18 = 90° Oil baffle plate must be renewed after removal. Oil pick up pipe (use new bolts) = 4 Nm + 45° Oil baffle plate (use new bolts) = 4 Nm + 45° Timing chain cover bolts (use new bolts): Steel bolts = 8 Nm + 45° Aluminium bolts = 4 Nm + 45° Sump to transmission = 40 Nm Metal lower sump: Apply a 2,0-3,0 mm diameter bead of silicone sealant to sump fig 4. Assemble components within 5 minutes. Excess sealant can cause engine damage. Use new bolts and tighten in the following stages fig 5: Finger tighten. 8 Nm 45° Wait 30 minutes before filling engine with oil. Plastic sump: Use new bolts and tighten in the following stages fig 6: Finger tighten. 8 Nm 90°  |
| Sump drain bolt | 30 Nm (Use new drain bolt/sealing plug. Plastic sump sealing plug is tightened as far as stop (use tool No. T10549).) |
| Flywheel/driveplate | 60 Nm + 90°/- (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt | 150 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | Apply a 1,5-2,5 mm diameter bead of silicone sealant to camshaft cover fig 1. 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 bolts in rows 1-6 in the following stages: Finger tighten. 8 Nm 90° fig 3  |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 9 Nm |
| Water pump | 9 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 30 Nm |
| Fuel rail | 9 Nm |
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor | 9 Nm |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | 4 Nm + 45° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 55 Nm (Coat threads with high temperature lubricant G 052 112 A3. High temperature lubricant must not enter slots on lambda sensor.) |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 8 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 20 Nm |
| Oil filter | 25 Nm |
Chassis Tightening Torques
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Front hub | Use new bolt. 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 | 200 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | Use new bolts. Torsion beam suspension (FWD): Stub axle: 30 Nm 90° |
| Steering wheel | 30 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Steering rack/box mounting | 70 Nm + 90° (Use new nuts/bolts) |
| Steering track rod end | 20 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 wheels | 120 Nm (Do NOT lubricate bolts. Lightly coat mating surfaces between wheel centre hole and hub (use spray wax).) |
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