1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 9A 134 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters 1F 71 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters EZ 71 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters EZ 74 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ABN 74 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ADZ 89 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters RP 89 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ABS 89 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Alternator	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection hoses	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


All other modifications	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m


Injection pump	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump pulley

expand_moreOne-part injection pump pulley


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AAZ engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All other modification	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m


Two-part injection pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 9A engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA.


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	Warm-up run
Warm up engine via 50° C oil temperature.
Sixth stage	90°90°90°
Seventh stage	1000 km retighten the cylinder head bolts after repair.
Eighth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°


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

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PG engines


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

expand_moreAll Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines


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

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PF 106 HP

expand_moreTorx-head screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


With hexagon-head screws	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Apply grease on bolts.

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PB 110 HP

expand_moreTorx-head screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


With hexagon-head screws	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 9A 134 HP


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Apply grease on bolts.

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters KR 134 HP


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

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters 1F 71 HP


With hexagon-head screws	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Apply grease on bolts.

expand_moreTorx-head screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Apply grease on bolts.

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters EZ 74 HP


With hexagon-head screws	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Apply grease on bolts.

expand_moreTorx-head screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Apply grease on bolts.

expand_moreVolkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA 79 HP


With hexagon-head screws	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m

expand_moreTorx-head screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ABS 89 HP


Hexagon head screws	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Apply grease on bolts.

expand_moreTorx-head screws


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PB 110 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 9A 134 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFlywheel


Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters SB 79 HP	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA 79 HP	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PF 106 HP

expand_moreWith continuous thread


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Other screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PB 110 HP

expand_moreWith continuous thread


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Other screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m


Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 9A 134 HP	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PG 158 HP	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters EZ engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters 1F engines

expand_moreWith continuous thread


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Other screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m


Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ABN 74 HP	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters EZ 74 HP	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA 79 HP	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters SB 79 HP	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters RP engines

expand_moreWith continuous thread


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Other screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreVibration damper

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PF 106 HP


Collar hexagonal head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PB 110 HP


Collar hexagonal head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 9A 134 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters KR 134 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PG 158 HP


Collar hexagonal head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters 1F 71 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters EZ engines


Collar hexagonal head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreVolkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters EZ 74 HP


Collar hexagonal head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters RP engines


Collar hexagonal head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Hexagon head screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


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

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 9A engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters KR engines	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters RA engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters SB engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All other modifications	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ADY engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ADY engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters KR engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


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

expand_moreOil sump


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 2E engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AGG engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ADY engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 9A engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters 2E engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AGG engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters ADY engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PB engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PF engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PG 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 Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.6 Liters SB 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

expand_moreGlow plugs


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


Knock sensor	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


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

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PF 106 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PB 110 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters KR 134 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters PG 158 HP	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 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 Sedan 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.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan generations

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

B2 facelift

Type 32B

1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan B3 Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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1988 Volkswagen Passat Sedan generations

B2 facelift

Volkswagen Passat Sedan B3 model years

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