expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Rear axle brake disc
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle suspension strut
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On chassis
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreRear axle carrier
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
At the gearbox
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
Rear axle stabilizer mounting
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the axle control arm
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer
First stage
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTrack control arm
expand_moreLower
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On stub axle
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm
At the axle support
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm
expand_moreCoupling bars
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On stub axle
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage
147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreOn stub axle
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
expand_moreFirst stage
First step
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second step
135°135°135°
Second stage
360° detach
expand_moreThird stage
First step
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Second step
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace the screw.
Wheel attachment
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton 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.
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 Phaeton 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 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Volkswagen Phaeton First generation second facelift model years