expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Rear axle brake disc
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Rear axle brake hose
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Rear axle brake line
10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Rear axle wheel speed sensor
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle steering
expand_moreRear axle track rod
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreOn rear axle
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
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_moreCombined steering axle
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
360°360°360°
expand_moreRear axle carrier
expand_moreBearing pedestal
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreRear axle carrier
expand_moreM10
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreM12
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
At the differential
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm
expand_moreWith multiple-steering axle
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreBearing pedestal on chassis
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting
expand_moreWith multiple-steering axle
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the axle control arm
expand_moreWith multiple-steering axle
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
360°360°360°
expand_moreBearing pedestal on chassis
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreSteering knuckle
expand_moreWith composite rear axle
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTrack control arm
expand_moreWith multiple-steering axle
expand_moreUpper
At the axle support
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreLower
At the axle support
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_more1.6 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2012.11–)
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more1.6 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP at 3250 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2013.1–)
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more2.0 R 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 288 HP engine (2014.11–)
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
Torx screws
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Union nuts
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
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 2015 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 2015 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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