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 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 2002 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.
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 Touareg 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 2002 Volkswagen Touareg you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.