3.2 V6 with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.4–)
140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
expand_more5.0 V10 TDI 4motion with diesel V10 4.9 L 308 HP, 750 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2002.11–)
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more6.0 W12 4motion with gasoline W12 6.0 L 444 HP engine (2005.5–)
First stage
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
All other modifications
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper mounting support
140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Front axle brake disc
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreSteering gear
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
M8
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
M10
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Track rod end on track rod
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreSuspension strut
At the bearing pedestal
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront 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°
Front axle stabiliser mounting
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the axle control arm
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
On stub axle
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
On stub axle
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On stub axle
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On stub axle
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws and 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
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
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 2015 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 2015 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