2023 Volkswagen Scirocco front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Brake line	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLA engines	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLC engines	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLK engines	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CFGC engines	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CFHB engines	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CULA engines	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CULC engines	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CUUB engines	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CUWA engines	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CUXA engines	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing
All other modifications	140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing


Front axle brake disc	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Lower steering column joint	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Steering column	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreSteering gear


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSteering wheel


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

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Track rod end on track rod	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


M8	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreBi-hexagon

expand_moreWith ribbing

Figure 1. Wheel suspension, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon, With ribbing.


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWithout ribbing

Figure 2. Wheel suspension, Front axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon, Without ribbing.


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. See figure 2.
Second stage	180°180°180°


Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Support joint at the stub axle	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm


Aluminium forged transverse control arm	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Cast-iron wishbone	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
From sheet metal	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm

expand_moreBearing pedestal

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreWheel bearing unit


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheels and tires


Tire pressure sensors	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 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 2023 Volkswagen Scirocco 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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