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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake
Bleed valve 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBrake hose
At the brake caliper 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Brake line 10.33 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Front axle brake caliper mounting support 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Clean the ribbing
Front axle brake disc 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Wheel speed sensor 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Track rod end on stub axle 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Track rod end on track rod 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Track rod on steering gear 73.76 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Shock-absorber piston rod 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the gearbox (M10)
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreBi-hexagon
Figure 1. Wheel suspension, Front axle drive shaft, All other modifications, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
Figure 1. Wheel suspension, Front axle drive shaft, All other modifications, 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. Wheel suspension, Front axle drive shaft, All other modifications, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
Figure 2. Wheel suspension, Front axle drive shaft, All other modifications, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.
expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 2.
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Support joint at the stub axle 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace nut.
expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm
Aluminium axle strut 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
Steel plate axle strut 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
expand_moreBearing pedestal
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_moreOn stub axle
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreWheels and tires
Tire pressure sensors 2.95 lbf⋅ft
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 2008 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 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Volkswagen Tiguan First generation model years

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