Technical Values
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| Location | Description | Type | Basic values | Tolerance 1 | Tolerance 2 |
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| Rear axle housing to body | Item 1: Hexagon head bolt M14 x 1.5 x 145/Always replace bolts following removal! | Initial tightening | 130 Nm (95.9 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for rear axle housing |
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| Rear axle housing to body | Item 1: Hexagonhead bolt M14 x 1.5 x 145/Always replace bolts after removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 180° | ||
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Mounting for rear axle housing |
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| Rear axle housing strut to rear axle housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt M10 x 35/Always replace bolts after removal! | Initial tightening | 50 Nm (36.9 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for rear axle housing struts |
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| Rear axle housing strut to rear axle housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt M10 x 35/Always replace bolts after removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 90° | ||
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Mounting for rear axle housing struts |
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| Drive shaft protective plate to rear axle housing (right with TPM control unit holder) | Item 2: Hexagon roundhead bolt M6 x 12 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (5.9 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for protective plate for drive shaft |
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| Bearing protective plate to rear axle housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt M5 | Tightening torque | 7 Nm (5.2 ftlb.) | ||
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Protective plate mount |
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| Cable holder to rear axle housing | Item 3: Hexagonhead bolt M6 x 16 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (5.9 ftlb.) | ||
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Cable holder mounting |
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| Balancer to rear axle housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M10 x 30 | Tightening torque | 55 Nm (40.6 ftlb.) | ||
| Final drive to rear axle housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt M12 x 95 | Initial tightening | 60 Nm (44.3 ftlb.) | ||
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Final drive mounting |
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| Final drive to rear axle housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt M12 x 95 | Final tightening torque angle | + 90° | ||
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Final drive mounting |
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| Support to rear axle housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt M12 x 40/Always replace bolts after removal! | Initial tightening | 70 Nm (51.6 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for support |
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| Support to rear axle housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt M12 x 40/Always replace bolts after removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 90° | ||
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Mounting for support |
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| Rear axle strut to rear axle housing mount | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt M8 x 25 | Tightening torque | 20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for rear-axle strut |
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| Rear axle strut to body strut | Item 3: Hexagonhead bolt M8 x 25 | Tightening torque | 20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for rear-axle strut |
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| Heat insulation in boot pan | Item 2: Internal hexagon roundhead bolt | Tightening torque | 2.5 Nm (1.8 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for heat insulation in luggage compartment pan |
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| Holder screw to rear axle housing | Item 3 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (5.9 ftlb.) | ||
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Rear axle housing holder |
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| Strut to rear end/body | Item 1: Internal serration countersunk screw, M8 x 20 | Tightening torque | 25 Nm | ||
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Mounting for rear-end struts |
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| rear-axle strut to rear strut | Item 2: M8 x 25 screw | Tightening torque | 20 Nm | ||
| rear strut to body | Item 3: M15 x 85 screw | Tightening torque | 70 Nm | ||
| Mounting plate for wheel bearing to wheel bearing housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt, M8 x 35/always replace bolts following removal! | Initial tightening | 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting plate on wheel bearing housing |
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| Mounting plate for wheel bearing to wheel bearing housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt, M8 x 35/always replace bolts following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 90° | ||
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Mounting plate on wheel bearing housing |
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| Speed sensor to wheel bearing housing | Item 2: Cheese head bolt, M6 x 16 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6 ftlb.) | ||
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Speed sensor mounting |
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| Cable holder to wheel bearing housing | Item 2, top: Hexagonhead bolt, M6 x 16 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6 ftlb.) | ||
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Cable holder mounting |
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| Sensor for body with cable holder to wheel bearing housing | Item 2, bottom: Hexagonhead bolt, M6 x 25 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6 ftlb.) | ||
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Cable holder mounting |
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| Trailing arm to rear axle housing, front | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 120 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Initial tightening | 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) | ||
| Trailing arm to rear axle housing, front | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 120 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 180° | ||
| Trailing arm to rear axle housing, rear (camber eccentric adjuster) | Eccentric screw, M14 x 1.5 with eccentric washer and hexagon nut | Tightening torque | 160 Nm (118 ftlb.) | ||
| Trailing arm to wheel bearing housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 105 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Initial tightening | 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) | ||
| Trailing arm to wheel bearing housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 105 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 180° | ||
| Control arm spoiler to trailing arm | Item 1: Hexagonhead bolt, M6 x 25 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6 ftlb.) | ||
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Control arm spoiler on trailing arm |
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| Tie rod to wheel bearing housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 85/always replace bolts following removal! | Initial tightening | 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) | ||
| Tie rod to wheel bearing housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 85/always replace bolts following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 90° | ||
| Tie rod to rear axle housing/servo motor for rear axle steering (toe eccentric adjuster) | Eccentric screw, M12 x 1.5 with eccentric washer and hexagon nut | Tightening torque | 100 Nm (74 ftlb.) | ||
| Front upper control arm to wheel bearing housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 75 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Initial tightening | 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) | ||
| Front upper control arm to wheel bearing housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 75 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 90° | ||
| Front upper control arm to rear axle housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 75 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Initial tightening | 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) | ||
| Front upper control arm to rear axle housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 75 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 90° | ||
| Rear upper control arm to wheel bearing housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 75 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Initial tightening | 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) | ||
| Rear upper control arm to wheel bearing housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 75 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 90° | ||
| Rear upper control arm to rear axle housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 75 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Initial tightening | 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) | ||
| Rear upper control arm to rear axle housing | Hexagonhead bolt, M12 x 1.5 x 75 and hexagon nut/always replace bolts and nuts following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 90° | ||
| Shock absorber/spring damper to body | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt M10 x 42 | Tightening torque | 50 Nm (36.9 ftlb.) | ||
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Rear shock absorber/spring damper |
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| Supporting mount to piston rod | Item 2: Hexagon nut M14 x 1.5 | Tightening torque | 53 Nm (39.1 ftlb.) | ||
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Nut on piston rod |
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| Shock absorber/spring damper with connecting rod to axle control arm | Items 2 and 3: Hexagon nut and hexagonhead bolt M12 x 1.5 x 170/always replace bolt and nut after removal! | Initial tightening | 70 Nm (51.6 ftlb.) | ||
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Rear shock absorber/spring damper - threading on lower axle control arm |
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| Shock absorber/spring damper with connecting rod to axle control arm | Items 2 and 3: Hexagon nut and hexagonhead bolt M12 x 1.5 x 170/always replace bolt and nut after removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 180° | ||
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Rear shock absorber/spring damper - threading on lower axle control arm |
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| Anti-roll bar mount to rear axle housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt, M8 x 35/always replace bolts following removal! | Initial tightening | 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for anti-roll bar mount |
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| Anti-roll bar mount to rear axle housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt, M8 x 35/always replace bolts following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 90° | ||
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Mounting for anti-roll bar mount |
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| Connecting link to anti-roll bar (conventional) | Item 3: Hexagon nut, M10/always replace nut following removal! | Initial tightening | 30 Nm (22 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for connecting link |
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| Connecting link to anti-roll bar (conventional) | Item 3: Hexagon nut, M10/always replace nut following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 45° | ||
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Mounting for connecting link |
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| Connecting link to anti-roll bar (PDCC) | Item 3: Hexagon nut, M12/always replace nut following removal! | Initial tightening | 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for connecting link |
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| Connecting link to anti-roll bar (PDCC) | Item 3: Hexagon nut, M12/always replace nut following removal! | Final tightening torque angle | + 45° | ||
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Mounting for connecting link |
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| Protective plate on PDCC actuator to rear axle housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt, M6 x 25 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for protective plate on PDCC actuator |
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| PDCC wire harness to rear axle housing | Item 2: Hexagonhead bolt, M6 x 30 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6 ftlb.) | ||
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Mounting for PDCC Sport wire harness on rear axle housing |
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| Drive shaft to wheel hub | Item 1: Hexagon nut, M22 x 1.5/always replace nut following removal! | Tightening torque | 460 Nm (340 ftlb.) | ||
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Axle nut |
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| Small hose clamp | Tighten using tool V.A.G 1682A | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6 ftlb.) | ||
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Small hose clamp |
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| Large hose clamp | Tighten using tool V.A.G 1682A | Tightening torque | 13.5 Nm (10 ftlb.) | ||
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Large hose clamp |
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