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 wheel brake cylinder
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 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_moreWith multiple-steering axle
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
expand_moreOn chassis
expand_moreWith composite rear axle
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreWith multiple-steering axle
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreOn rear axle
expand_moreWith composite rear axle
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
With multiple-steering axle
132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
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 Panhard rod diagonal trussing
expand_moreAt the subframe
expand_moreWith composite rear axle
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn rear axle
expand_moreWith composite rear axle
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
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_moreSubframe
expand_moreFirst stage
First step
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second step
90°90°90°
Second stage
360° detach
expand_moreThird stage
First step
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second step
180°180°180°
expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
expand_moreWith composite rear axle
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWith multiple-steering axle
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreBearing pedestal
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreOn stub axle
expand_moreWith multiple-steering axle
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting
expand_moreWith multiple-steering axle
First stage
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer
With multiple-steering axle
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle
With multiple-steering axle
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
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_moreUpper
At the subframe
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
90°90°90°
expand_moreLower
At the subframe
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors
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 2013 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta 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 2013 Volkswagen Jetta you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.