expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the axle control arm
First stage
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Support joint at the stub axle
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreAt the subframe
Stabiliser
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreWishbone
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreBall joint
expand_moreScrews
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Nuts
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreCoupling bars
First stage
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTransverse control arm
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Stub axle
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screws
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreFirst stage
First step
184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second step
90°90°90°
Second stage
180° detach
Third stage
Turn the wheel hub 180°.
expand_moreFourth stage
First step
184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m
Second step
90°90°90°
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
180° detach
Third stage
Turn the wheel hub 180°.
expand_moreFourth stage
First step
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second step
60°60°60°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Wheel attachment
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2007 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.
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 2007 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2007 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 2007 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.