2008 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Sixth generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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1.2 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 103 HP at 5000 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1550 RPM engine (2008.11–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5000 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Compressor belt | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
With automated shift gearbox | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
All other modifications | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | Screw in new screw(s) hand-tight. |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | Screw in screw(s) until the stop. |
Third stage | 90° detach. |
Fourth stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Fifth stage | 90° |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP, 250 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP, 250 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
1.2 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 103 HP at 5000 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1550 RPM engine (2008.11–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5000 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP, 250 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP, 250 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CAVD engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CGGA engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CNWA engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CTHD engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CTKA engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten from inside to outside. |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAA engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
Clamps | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
Screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBDC engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAB engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
Nuts | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
Screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
1.2 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 103 HP at 5000 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1550 RPM engine (2008.11–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
Central nuts | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Central nuts | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBDC engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CLCA engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
Nuts | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
Nuts | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
Nuts | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters CBZB engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Injection pump pulley | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
M6 × 25 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 20 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CAXA engines | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Lower nuts at the cylinder head | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. Use hot screw paste. | |
Upper nuts at the cylinder head | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. Use hot screw paste. |
At the turbocharger | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
Support screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
At the turbocharger | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Parts must be replaced. | |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Parts must be replaced. |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CAVD engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
At the turbocharger | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
On the engine block | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
At the turbocharger | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
At the turbocharger | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
Support at turbocharger | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CNWA engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CTHD engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CTKA engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
At the turbocharger | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. | |
Support at turbocharger | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
At the turbocharger | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Support at turbocharger | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Banjo screws | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Use new seal and screws. |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CAVD engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CAXA engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters CBZB engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CGGA engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CNWA engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CTHD engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CTKA engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CAXA engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters CBZB engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Left-hand thread. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fan wheel | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Radiator mounting | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSE engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten gradually and alternately from inside to outside. | |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BSF engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten gradually and alternately from inside to outside. |
First stage | Tighten by hand |
Tighten gradually and alternately from inside to outside. | |
Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters CBZB engines | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside. | |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCSA engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten gradually and alternately from inside to outside. | |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CMXA engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten gradually and alternately from inside to outside. | |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten gradually and alternately from inside to outside. |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws crosswise in inside-to-outside order. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten crosswise from inside to outside. |
Valve cover locking screws | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Crankcase ventilation | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 132.76 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 135° |
First stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Engine block closure screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters CBZB engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new screws crosswise in inside-to-outside order. |
M7 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Balance shaft timing chain guide rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Balance shaft timing chain tension rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 30° |
Bearing pedestal at the cylinder head | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft adjuster valve | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Central screws | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CGGA engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Camshaft timing chain guide rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain slip rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters CBZB engines | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Central screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Central screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Central screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 45° |
All other modifications | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Chain tensioner | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive chain tensioner | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Coupling drive tensioning roller | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Drive chain balance shaft tensioner | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Left-hand thread. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
The screws and sprocket wheel must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Tension rail bearing screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant pump | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Lower screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Bolt must be replaced. | |
Upper screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
Toothed belt guard at the top | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt guard center | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5000 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Top part of control unit housing | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP, 250 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Locking screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Other screws | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Locking screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Other screws | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Oil drain plug | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the O ring. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten alternately starting from the top left | |
Second stage | 180° |
Oil pressure sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAB engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CFFB engines | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CJAA engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Bolts must be replaced. |
At the gearbox | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
At the gearbox | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the screws crosswise. |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
At the gearbox | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten gradually cross-wise |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters CBZB engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
All other modifications | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CAVD engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CNWA engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CTHD engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CTKA engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
On exhaust manifold | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste | |
On particle filter | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Glow plugs | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste | |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste | |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste | |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste | |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2013.5) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste | |
All other modifications | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters CBZB engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCSA engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CGGA engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 158 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. Use hot screw paste. | |
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. Use hot screw paste. | |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
All other modifications | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. Use hot screw paste. |
At the bracket | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps at the turbocharger | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
1.2 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 103 HP at 5000 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1550 RPM engine (2008.11–2012.11) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP, 250 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAA engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CFFA engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAB engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CFFB engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CJAA engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten new nuts evenly in several steps. |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAA engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBDC engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CFFA engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CBAB engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CFFB engines | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste |
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Particle filter bracket | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CGGA engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 59 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 59 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 MultiFuel with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 59 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2008.10–2012.11) | 59 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 2008 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.