1996 Volkswagen Golf Convertible engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AAM engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ABS engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEK engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AKS engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection hoses	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Injection nozzle (injector)	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Injection pump	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump pulley

expand_moreOne-part injection pump pulley

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Y engines


One-part injection pump pulley	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AAZ engines


One-part injection pump pulley	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Other engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m


Two-part injection pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head


Camshaft bearing	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°


Valve cover	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

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


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Apply grease on bolts.


Crankshaft pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Z engines


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace the coated screws
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM7


On pressure plate	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.

expand_moreMain bearing


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

expand_moreVibration damper


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Z engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEK engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AFT engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AHU engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AKS engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Z engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AHU engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALE engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All other modifications	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device


Nuts	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Z engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEK engines


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AHU engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALE engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


With semi-automatic tensioning roller	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Otherwise	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ADY engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


Oil filter housing	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Z engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ADY engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AKR engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 2E engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AGG engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AHU engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ALE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Exhaust manifold	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 2E engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ADY engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AGG engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AKR engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Volkswagen Golf Convertible 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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