2021 Volkswagen Golf AllTrack engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


First stage	Screw in screw(s) by hand.
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreIntake manifold support


On intake manifold	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Air-conditioning compressor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Alternator	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket


First stage	Screw in screw manually up to stop.
Bolts must be replaced.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Third stage	180°180°180°
M10 x 115
Fourth stage	180°180°180°
M10 x 175
Fifth stage	45°45°45°
M10 x 35

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreExhaust gas return cooler

expand_moreOn the engine block


First stage	Screw in screw manually up to stop.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Exhaust gas return valve	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Fuel-distributing pipe	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
High-pressure line	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump

expand_moreM8 × 30 screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreM8 × 90 screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°


High-pressure pump pulley	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


First stage	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreCharge air pipes


On intake manifold	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreTurbo charger


At the cylinder head	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Tighten new nuts evenly in several steps.

expand_moreTurbocharger bracket


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
At the turbocharger	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On the engine block	Screw in new screw(s) manually as far as it goes.

expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line


At the turbocharger	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
On the engine block	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreTurbocharger oil return line


At the turbocharger	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
On the engine block	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Second stage	45°45°45°


Coolant thermostat housing	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Fan wheel	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


First stage	Tighten bolt(s) until hand-tight.
Note correct order of tensioning.
Second stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°


Valve cover	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Tighten gradually and alternately from inside to outside.

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CUNA engines


First stage	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	135°135°135°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFlywheel


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFlywheel cover


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CUNA engines	Component must not be knocked down.

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreVibration damper

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CRBC engines


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CUNA engines


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Otherwise	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


Adjusting screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Central screws	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard at the bottom	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the top	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil cooler	Component must not be knocked down.
Oil drain plug	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreOil filter


Oil filter drain plug	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Replace the O ring.
Oil filter cover	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Slightly oil sealing lips.

expand_moreOil filter housing

expand_moreOn the engine block


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Oil pressure sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreOil pump

expand_moreHexagon head screws


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreTorx screws


First stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreOil sump


At the gearbox	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Figure 2. Engine lubrication, Oil sump.
On the engine block	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
See figure 2.

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Charge air pressure sensor	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	3.32 lbf⋅ft3.32 lbf⋅ft4.5 N⋅m
Exhaust gas temperature sensor	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


With combustion chamber pressure sensor	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Without combustion chamber pressure sensor	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m

expand_moreLambda sensor


Lambda sensor downstream of catalytic converter	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Upstream of catalytic converter	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreOn chassis

expand_moreM8


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM10


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn engine bracket


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSubframe


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreSubframe stiffening plate


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTorque arm

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTorque support bracket


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreDiesel particulate filter

expand_moreAt the turbocharger


First stage	Screw in screw manually up to stop.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Loosen screws.
Third stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold


First stage	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Tighten screws from the inside outwards.
Third stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Control tensioner


Exhaust manifold heat shields	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket


At the subframe	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
On chassis	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreParticle filter bracket


On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply


Fuel filter bracket	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Fuel filter housing	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel pump


Preliminary feed pump	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreStart system


Starter	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2021 Volkswagen Golf AllTrack 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.

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2021 Volkswagen Golf AllTrack First generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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