1988 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback engine fastener tightening specifications

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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⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CY engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters HP engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JK engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters JS engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KV engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KX engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection nozzle (injector)	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Valve cover	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters JS engines


Second stage	180°180°180°
First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KX engines


Second stage	180°180°180°
First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Second stage	90°90°90°
First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CR engines	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CY engines	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters HP engines	258.15 lbf⋅ft258.15 lbf⋅ft350 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JK engines	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters JS engines	258.15 lbf⋅ft258.15 lbf⋅ft350 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KV engines	258.15 lbf⋅ft258.15 lbf⋅ft350 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KX engines	258.15 lbf⋅ft258.15 lbf⋅ft350 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Crankshaft pulley	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CR engines	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CY engines	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters HP engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JK engines	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters JS engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KV engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KX engines	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Main bearing	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreVibration damper


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CR engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CY engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JK engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All other modifications	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the bottom	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard at the top	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toothed belt tensioning roller	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CR engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters CY engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters HP engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters JK engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters JS engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KV engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KX engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Exhaust manifold	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters HP engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.0 Liters JS engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KV engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.2 Liters KX engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

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.

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Service Intervals

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.

B1 facelift

Type 32

1988 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback B2 facelift Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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1988 Volkswagen Passat Hatchback generations

B1 facelift

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