2012 Volkswagen Crafter Bus First generation facelift Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Rear axle brake caliper | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
First stage | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 45° |
M16 | 191.77 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 107 HP at 3500 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2011.5–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 3500 RPM, 340 N⋅m at 1575 RPM engine (2011.5–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2011.7–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2011.7–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 140.14 lbf⋅ft |
Rear axle brake wear sensor | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Rear axle wheel speed sensor | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. Re-tighten. | |
Second stage | 180° |
M16 × 1,5 screws | 136.45 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. Re-tighten. |
M12 × 1,5 screws | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
M16 × 1,5 screws | 136.45 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. |
M14 × 110 screws | 78.18 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. | |
M14 × 160 screws | 99.57 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. |
M12 | 78.18 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. | |
M14 | 99.57 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. |
Rear axle strap | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. |
Rear axle drive shaft | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
M10 | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
M12 | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer | 78.18 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
Front | 136.45 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. |
M12 | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. | |
M16 | 136.45 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. |
M12 | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. | |
M16 | 136.45 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. |
Spring clamp | 77.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. |
Rear axle on frame | 78.18 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. |
Total weight 5000 kg | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. |
On the rear axle (total weight 3000 kg) | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
On the rear axle (total weight 3500 kg) | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
First stage | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 180° detach |
Third stage | set without play |
Fourth stage | 45° detach |
Outer grooved nuts | 184.39 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 132.76 lbf⋅ft |
With aluminium rims | 132.76 lbf⋅ft |
With steel rims | 177.01 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Volkswagen Crafter Bus 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Hydraulic System Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
Conquer your fears and never give up!
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 Bus 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 2012 Volkswagen Crafter Bus you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.