1997 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis T4 GP (T4 facelift) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
With 120-A generator | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
With fan belt | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
2.8 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 138 HP engine (1996.5–2000.5) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
With 120-A generator | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1992.10–1998.9) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
With fan belt | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
With ribbed V-belt | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
With air-conditioning | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Without air-conditioning system | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Without freewheel | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 65 screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 70 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
With ribbed V-belt | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
With air-conditioning | 24.34 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
Without air-conditioning | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AAC engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 × 98 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M12 × 50 screws | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Tensioning screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Vacuum pump | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Injection pump drive wheel | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
Screws | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
Injection hoses | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1992.10–1998.9) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
One-part injection pump pulley | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Two-part injection pump pulley | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.4 Liters AJA engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.4 Liters AAB engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.4 Liters AJA engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
With spacer | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Turbo charger | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Screws and nuts must be replaced. |
At the turbocharger | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
On the engine block | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
At the turbocharger | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
On the engine block | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Collar screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ABL engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft bearing | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First tighten bearing covers 2 and 4 alternately and in steps |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Cylinder head screws shank length (new) | 4.53 in |
Valve cover | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
65 mm screws | 339.28 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 180° |
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Collar screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Flywheel cover | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Otherwise | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
All other modifications | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Collar screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
Bolts must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
Bolts must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
Bolts must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 118.01 lbf⋅ft |
Bolt must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Otherwise | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AAC engines | 59 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ABL engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AES engines | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Class 8.8 screws | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
Class 10.9 | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Injection pump drive belt tensioning roller | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
With automatic tensioner | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1992.10–1998.9) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AAC engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ABL engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pump | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AAC engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ABL engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1992.10–1998.9) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
At the cylinder head | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Central screws | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Catalytic converter | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Catalytic converter bracket | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.7–2003.4) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Spark plugs | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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1997 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis generations
In 1997 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Flatbed and Chassis. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.