expand_more4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_morePressure line at steering gear
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
expand_moreSteering gear
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreSteering gear heat protection plate
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
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_moreShock-absorber piston rod
With air suspension
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
With standard suspension
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreSuspension strut
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°
On chassis
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Central nuts
368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Screws and 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
Top
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
expand_moreBottom
Aluminium stub axle
95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Steel stub axle
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreUpper transverse control arm
expand_moreOn chassis
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
On stub axle
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
expand_moreStabilizer of front axle on axle
4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreTrack control arm
expand_moreLower
At the subframe
125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreOn stub axle
Aluminium stub axle
95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Steel stub axle
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm
expand_more4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm
expand_more4.2 V8 FSI with gasoline V8 4.2 L 355 HP engine (2011.1–)
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
Central nuts
368.78 lbf⋅ft368.78 lbf⋅ft500 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreWheel bearing unit
expand_moreAluminium stub axle
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
120°120°120°
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 2014 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 2014 Volkswagen Touareg you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2014 Volkswagen Touareg generations
In 2014 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Touareg. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.