2009 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Fifth generation Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Bleed valve | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Brake hose | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| Brake line | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
| 2 FN brake calipers | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| FN3 brake calipers | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
| FS III brake calipers | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| Front axle brake caliper mounting support | 140.14 lbf⋅ft |
| Clean the ribbing | |
| Front axle brake disc | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
| Wheel speed sensor | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| Lower steering column joint | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Track rod end on track rod | 36.88–40.57 lbf⋅ft |
| Track rod on steering gear | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Shock-absorber piston rod | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Cast-iron wishbone | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| From sheet metal | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| Aluminium forged transverse control arm | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| Cast-iron wishbone | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| From sheet metal | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
| Nuts must be replaced. | |
| First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 180° |
| First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
| Screws must be replaced. | |
| Second stage | 90° |
| Tire pressure sensors | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
| Wheel attachment | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2009 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 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
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox 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 Golf Hatchback 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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2009 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 2009 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.