expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
On stub axle
199.14 lbf⋅ft199.14 lbf⋅ft270 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Front axle brake disc
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_moreLower steering column joint
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Pressure line at steering gear
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Return line to steering gear
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_moreAt the axle support
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Use new screws or nuts
Second stage
90°90°90°
Track rod end on stub axle
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Track rod end on track rod
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Shock-absorber piston rod
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreSuspension strut
At the bearing pedestal
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm
First stage
110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront 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.
Front axle stabiliser mounting
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle
Bottom
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Top
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreUpper transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On stub axle
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreTrack control arm
expand_moreFront wheel
expand_moreLower
At the axle support
132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
On stub axle
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
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 2004 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 2004 Volkswagen Touareg you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.