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Condition Value
expand_moreRear axle brake
Rear axle bleeder valve 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle brake caliper 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Rear axle brake disc 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle steering
expand_moreRear axle track rod
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
On stub axle 132.76 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle shock absorber piston rod 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreOn rear axle
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
On rear axle 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle carrier
expand_moreOn chassis
expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreHexagon
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreBi-hexagon
Figure 1. Rear axle wheel suspension, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
Figure 1. Rear axle wheel suspension, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 1.
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Figure 2. Rear axle wheel suspension, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
Figure 2. Rear axle wheel suspension, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
expand_moreWithout ribbing
See figure 2.
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
M8 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
M10 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreOn stub axle
expand_moreAluminium stub axle
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreSteel stub axle
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting
expand_moreAluminium
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreTrack control arm
expand_moreUpper
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the axle support 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreLower
At the axle support 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage 132.76 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreWheels and tires
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.

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. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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