expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the axle control arm
expand_moreAll-wheel drive
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm
Support
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
All other modifications
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe
42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
expand_moreStub axle mounting plate
At the transverse control arm
125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
On stub axle
134.24 lbf⋅ft134.24 lbf⋅ft182 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Support joint at the stub axle
125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreAt the subframe
expand_moreLeaf spring
M8
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M10
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
expand_moreM12
First stage
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAt the traverse control arm
M10
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
expand_moreM12
First stage
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTransverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On stub axle
125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreUpper transverse control arm
At the subframe
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreTrack control arm
expand_moreFront wheel
expand_moreLower
At the subframe
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
On stub axle
125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
Union nuts
4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel attachment
Nuts
132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
expand_moreScrews
With aluminium rims
132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
With steel rims
177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 Volkswagen Crafter Box user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Crafter Box service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2011 Volkswagen Crafter Box you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2011 Volkswagen Crafter Box generations
In 2011 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Crafter Box. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.