2012 Volkswagen Tiguan rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake


Rear axle brake caliper	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

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 steering

expand_moreRear axle track rod

expand_moreAt the axle support


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

expand_moreOn stub axle

expand_moreWith front wheel drive


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWith all-wheel drive


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	45°45°45°


On stub axle	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreRear axle carrier

expand_moreOn chassis


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

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft


M10	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreBi-hexagon

Figure 1. Rear axle wheel suspension, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWithout ribbing
See figure 1.


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

Figure 2. Rear axle wheel suspension, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 2.


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

expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm

expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal


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

expand_moreBearing pedestal

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreOn stub axle


First stage	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	45°45°45°


Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm

expand_moreLower


At the axle support	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreOn stub axle


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

expand_moreUpper


At the axle support	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreOn stub axle

expand_moreWith front wheel drive


First stage	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWith all-wheel drive


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreWith front wheel drive


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

expand_moreWith all-wheel drive

expand_moreWith ribbing


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

expand_moreWithout ribbing


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

expand_moreWheel bearing unit on the stub axle

expand_moreWith all-wheel drive


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	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace the screw.

expand_moreWheel attachment


With all-wheel drive	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
With front wheel drive	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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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