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Condition Value
expand_moreRear axle brake
Rear axle brake caliper 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Rear axle brake disc 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle steering
expand_moreRear axle track rod
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
expand_moreWith front wheel drive
First stage 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWith all-wheel drive
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle suspension
expand_moreRear axle shock absorber
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
On stub axle 132.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreRear axle carrier
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle drive shaft
M10 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreBi-hexagon
Figure 1. Rear axle wheel suspension, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-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⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
Figure 2. Rear axle wheel suspension, Rear axle drive shaft, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
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⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreRear axle longitudinal control arm
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreBearing pedestal
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreRear axle stabilizer mounting
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 45°
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTrack control arm
expand_moreLower
At the axle support 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreUpper
At the axle support 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreOn stub axle
expand_moreWith front wheel drive
First stage 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWith all-wheel drive
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreWith front wheel drive
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreWith all-wheel drive
expand_moreWith ribbing
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWithout ribbing
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreWheel bearing unit on the stub axle
expand_moreWith all-wheel drive
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Replace the screw.
expand_moreWheel attachment
With all-wheel drive 88.51 lbf⋅ft
With front wheel drive 103.26 lbf⋅ft

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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 Tiguan 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 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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