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Condition Value
expand_moreRear axle brake
Brake drum 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle brake caliper 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support 59 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle brake disc 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle brake hose
At the brake caliper 28.03 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle wheel brake cylinder 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)
Bottom 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Top 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1999.9–2001.6)
Bottom 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Top 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.7–2002.4)
Bottom 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Top 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.10)
Bottom 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Top 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
Bottom 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Top 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreTop
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreBottom
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Rear axle shock absorber piston rod 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the constant velocity (CV) joint
Center 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle stabilizer mounting 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_moreRear axle suspension
Coupling bars 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Stabiliser 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSubframe
First stage 81.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreTrack control arm
expand_moreUpper
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreLower
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 60°
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP at 4000 RPM, 285 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1999.9–2001.6)
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 60°
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1998.7–2002.4)
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 60°
expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.10)
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 60°
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
expand_moreCentral nuts
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage slacken
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 60°
expand_moreAll other modifications
Central nuts 129.07 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreWheels and tires
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 1999 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 1999 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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