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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1995.7–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1995.7–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1995.7–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Alternator 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
Injection hoses 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Y engines 51.63 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AAZ engines 51.63 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AEY engines 51.63 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Injection pump 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection pump pulley
expand_moreOne-part injection pump pulley
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Y engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AAZ engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All other engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Two-part injection pump pulley 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Coolant pump pulley 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ABF engines 11.06 lbf⋅ft
First stage 4.43 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreNuts
First stage 4.43 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Screws 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
Valve cover 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
expand_moreM7
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM8
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 120°
Oil thread.
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 144.56 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 144.56 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 144.56 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline vr-6 2.9 L 188 HP engine (1994.10–1997.8)
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Apply grease on bolts.
Second stage 90°
Crankshaft pulley 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
On pressure plate (M7) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
expand_moreOn crankshaft (M10)
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreMain bearing
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 48.68 lbf⋅ft
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 48.68 lbf⋅ft
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8) 48.68 lbf⋅ft
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8) 48.68 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 47.94 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 47.94 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8)
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_more2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline vr-6 2.9 L 188 HP engine (1994.10–1997.8)
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreVibration damper
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1995.7–1997.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1995.7–1997.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1995.7–1997.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 64 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 63 HP at 4200 RPM, 124 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1995.7–1997.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TD,GTD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8)
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP, 235 N⋅m engine (1996.4–1997.8)
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8)
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 64 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 63 HP at 4200 RPM, 124 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1995.7–1997.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TD,GTD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP, 235 N⋅m engine (1996.4–1997.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8) 33.19 lbf⋅ft
2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8) 47.94 lbf⋅ft
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8) 73.76 lbf⋅ft
2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline vr-6 2.9 L 188 HP engine (1994.10–1997.8) 73.76 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreChain tensioner
2.8 VR6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 172 HP engine (1992.1–1997.8) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (1995.7–1997.8)
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.8 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1993.1–1997.8)
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 74 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8)
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 54 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 59 HP engine (1991.10–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1992.9–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.9 D with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 64 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
With semi-automatic tensioning roller 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 63 HP at 4200 RPM, 124 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1995.7–1997.8)
With semi-automatic tensioning roller 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP, 235 N⋅m engine (1996.4–1997.8)
With semi-automatic tensioning roller 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8)
With semi-automatic tensioning roller 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1992.8–1997.8)
With semi-automatic tensioning roller 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ADY engines 29.5 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter housing
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AAA engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1) with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP, 235 N⋅m engine (1996.4–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (1993.9–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
2.0 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8)
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 2E engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AGG engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AKR engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
ADY engine 6.64 lbf⋅ft
2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline vr-6 2.9 L 188 HP engine (1994.10–1997.8) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreGlow plugs
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters 1Y engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AAZ engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AEY engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Knock sensor 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
Exhaust manifold 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
2.0 Syncro (1HX1) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1995.8–1997.8) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.11–1997.8) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 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 1996 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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