2001 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Brake drum	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Rear axle brake disc	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle brake hose


At the brake caliper	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m


Rear axle wheel brake cylinder	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

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⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Top	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
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⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Top	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)


Bottom	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Top	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
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⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Top	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
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⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Top	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreTop


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreBottom


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Rear axle shock absorber piston rod	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
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⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


Otherwise	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


Rear axle stabilizer mounting	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle suspension


Coupling bars	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Stabiliser	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe


First stage	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTrack control arm

expand_moreUpper


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreLower


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°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⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage	60°60°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⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage	60°60°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⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage	60°60°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⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreAll other modifications


Central nuts	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

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 2001 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.

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2001 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Fourth generation Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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