1997 Volkswagen LT Box Van rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake

expand_moreRear axle brake caliper


LT28	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
LT35	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
LT46	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support


LT28 and LT35	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
LT46	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle brake disc

expand_moreFlange on wheel hub


LT28 and LT35	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
LT46	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m


Rear axle brake wear sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber

expand_moreOn frame


LT28 and LT35	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
LT46	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreOn rear axle

expand_moreLT28 and LT35


First stage	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreLT46


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

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreAxle shaft on the wheel hub


LT28 and LT35	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
LT46	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting

expand_moreOn rear axle


LT28 and LT35	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreLT46

expand_moreM10 × 20 screws


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreM10 × 30 screws


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreLeaf spring

expand_moreFront

expand_moreLT28 and LT35


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreLT46


First stage	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear spring on spring shackle


LT28 and LT35	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
LT46	177.01 lbf⋅ft177.01 lbf⋅ft240 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreSpring clamp


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and tighten alternately

expand_moreSecond stage


First step	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Second step	180°180°180°

expand_moreSpring shackle on spring bracket

expand_moreLT28 and LT35


First stage	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreLT46


First stage	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Stabilizer bar, rear axle on frame	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreLT46


Axle shaft on the wheel hub	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreInner grooved nuts


First stage	221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Second stage	180° detach
Third stage	set without play
Fourth stage	45° detach


Outer grooved nuts	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m

expand_moreLT28 and LT35


Nuts	368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Bearing cap on the rear axle	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreWheels and tires

expand_moreWheel attachment


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Volkswagen LT Box Van user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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1997 Volkswagen LT Box Van Second generation Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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