2008 Volkswagen Touareg rear suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreRear axle brake

expand_moreRear axle brake caliper


All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BAC engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BLK engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BPD engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BPE engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On stub axle	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle brake caliper mounting support


On stub axle	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle brake disc


All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BAC engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BLK engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BPD engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BPE engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All other modifications	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle brake hose


At the brake caliper	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension


Rear axle shock absorber piston rod	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle suspension strut


At the bearing pedestal	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreBearing pedestal


At the crossmember	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

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_moreRear axle wheel suspension

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm

expand_moreAt the axle support

expand_moreFront


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


Rear	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreOn stub axle


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

expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm


At the axle support	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreOn stub axle


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 drive shaft

expand_moreM10


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

expand_moreM12


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

expand_moreCentral nuts


M20	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
M24	368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.


Rear axle stabilizer mounting	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle


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

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreOn chassis

expand_moreM14 × 1,5 screws


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm

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


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

expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm

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


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


M20	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
M24	368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreWheels and tires


Tire pressure sensors	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Wheel attachment	132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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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