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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CR engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CY engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters HP engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JK engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters JS engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KV engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KX engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
Injection nozzle (injector) 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
Coolant pump 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Valve cover 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
Second stage 180°
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 180°
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Second stage 90°
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CR engines 132.76 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CY engines 132.76 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters HP engines 258.15 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JK engines 132.76 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters JS engines 258.15 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KV engines 258.15 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KX engines 258.15 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines 132.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Crankshaft pulley 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CR engines 73.76 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CY engines 73.76 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters HP engines 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JK engines 73.76 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters JS engines 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KV engines 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KX engines 55.32 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
Main bearing 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreVibration damper
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CR engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CY engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JK engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines 33.19 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 59 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard at the bottom 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt guard at the top 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt tensioning roller 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
Oil drain plug 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CR engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CY engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters HP engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JK engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters JS engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KV engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KX engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
Glow plugs 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
Exhaust manifold 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters HP engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters JS engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KV engines 22.13 lbf⋅ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KX engines 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 1988 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat 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 1988 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1988 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback generations

In 1988 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Passat Hatchback. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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