2001 Volkswagen Lupo front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve


All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.2 Liters ANY engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.2 Liters AYZ engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


With copper sealing ring	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
With galvanised sealing ring	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper


Lucas brake calipers	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
VW II brake calipers	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagonal socket screw(s)

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support


On stub axle	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m


Front axle brake disc	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Lower steering column joint	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering gear

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.2 Liters ANY engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreSecond stage


First step	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second step	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ARR engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.


Track rod end on track rod	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod on steering gear


All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.2 Liters ANY engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ARR engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AVY engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.2 Liters AYZ engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


With power steering	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Without power steering	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.2 Liters ANY engines

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


On chassis	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


On chassis	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreSecond stage


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	360° detach

expand_moreThird stage


First step	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second step	45°45°45°

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the axle control arm

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.2 Liters ANY engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ARR engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser


1.4 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 103 HP engine (2001.2–2005.7)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Support joint at the stub axle	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.2 Liters ANY engines


Central nuts	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters ARR engines


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	360° detach

expand_moreThird stage


First step	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second step	45°45°45°


Fourth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	360° detach

expand_moreThird stage


First step	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second step	45°45°45°

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 Volkswagen Lupo 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.

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2001 Volkswagen Lupo First generation Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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