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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
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
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
With 120-A generator 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
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
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket
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
expand_more2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4)
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M10 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line 5.16 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
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
expand_moreAll other modifications
With air-conditioning 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Without air-conditioning system 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator pulley
2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4) 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
expand_moreWith fan belt
M8 × 65 screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M8 × 70 screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
With ribbed V-belt 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
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
expand_morePower steering pump bracket
expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
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
expand_moreServo pump pulley
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreServo steering pump
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
expand_moreCarburetion
Injection pump drive wheel 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Exhaust gas return valve 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust recirculation pipe
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
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
expand_more2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4)
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
expand_moreInjection pump
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
expand_moreInjection pump pulley
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
expand_moreInjection pump lockup screws
With spacer 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
Turbo charger 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Nuts and screws must be replaced.
expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line
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.
expand_moreTurbocharger oil return line
At the turbocharger 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Sealing rings must be replaced.
On the engine block 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
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
expand_moreCoolant pump pulley
Collar screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
First tighten bearing covers 2 and 5 alternately and in steps
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreAll other modifications
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.
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°
expand_moreCylinder head screws shank length (new)
All other modifications 4.53 in
Valve cover 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
First stage 66.38 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.8 VR 6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 138 HP engine (1995.11–2000.4)
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
65 mm screws 339.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_more110 mm screws
First stage 118.01 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 180°
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
Collar screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Otherwise 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.4 D Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1992.10–1998.9)
expand_moreVehicles manufactured after 02.1995
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4)
expand_moreVehicles manufactured after 02.1995
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreDrive plate
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreFlywheel
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage 90°
Flywheel cover 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_moreWith continuous thread
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
expand_moreVibration damper
1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
Collar screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.4 D Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1992.10–1998.9)
expand_moreVehicles manufactured after 02.1995
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage 118.01 lbf⋅ft
Bolts must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreM8
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4)
expand_moreVehicles manufactured after 02.1995
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage 118.01 lbf⋅ft
Bolts must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreM8
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
expand_moreVehicles manufactured after 02.1995
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage 118.01 lbf⋅ft
Bolt must be replaced.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreM8
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith ribbed V-belt
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
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
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
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
expand_moreAll other modifications
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
expand_moreToothed belt guard
expand_more2.4 D Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1992.10–1998.9)
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.4 D with diesel straight-5 2.4 L 76 HP engine (1990.9–1998.4)
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
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
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom
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
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
expand_more1.9 TD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP engine (1992.10–2003.4)
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
expand_moreAll other modifications
Nuts 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil cooler
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil drain plug
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
expand_moreOil pump
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
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
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreGlow plugs
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
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
First stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the cylinder head 14.75 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreAll other modifications
Central screws 47.94 lbf⋅ft
Nuts 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust manifold
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1992.11–2003.4)
expand_moreVehicles manufactured before 04.1999
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.5 Syncro with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 114 HP engine (1996.7–2003.4)
expand_moreVehicles manufactured before 04.1999
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.5 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 109 HP engine (1990.11–2003.4)
expand_moreVehicles manufactured before 04.1999
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.8 VR 6 with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 138 HP engine (1995.11–2000.4)
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreExhaust pipe
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4)
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.5 TDI Syncro with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1996.1–2003.4)
Clamps 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 101 HP engine (1995.9–2003.4)
At the turbocharger 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreVehicles manufactured before 04.1999
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket
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
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Exhaust pipe rear 29.5 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFuel supply
expand_moreFuel filter bracket
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 83 HP engine (1990.9–2003.4) 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
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
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 Transporter Van 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 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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.

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