1996 Volkswagen Transporter Van 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 |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.8 VR 6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 138 HP engine (1995.11–2000.4) | 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 |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 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 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.19 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 |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
With air-conditioning | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Without air-conditioning system | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 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 |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 29.5 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 |
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 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Vacuum pump | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Injection pump drive wheel | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust gas return valve | 11.06 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 |
Vehicles manufactured before 04.1999 | 14.75 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 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 AAB 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 |
Nuts and screws 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 other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First tighten bearing covers 2 and 5 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° |
All other modifications | 4.53 in |
Valve cover | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
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 | 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 |
Replace screws. | |
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 |
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° |
M8 | 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 |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt guard, rear | |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt guard, rear |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt guard, rear |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 7.38 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 (1990.9–2003.4) | 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 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 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 |
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 Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AES engines | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 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 |
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AES engines | 11.06 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 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 |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 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 |
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 |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) | 14.75 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 |
Exhaust pipe rear | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
2.8 VR 6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 138 HP engine (1995.11–2000.4) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 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 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Van 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
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1996 Volkswagen Transporter Van generations
In 1996 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Van. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.