VW GOLF R TORQUE SETTINGS, SERVICE DATA & TIMING CHAIN GUIDE 

 

Oils & Fluids Capacities

Engine Oil / 5w-40 Synthetic

Oil Capacity / 5.7 Litres

Gearbox Oil Grade / Varies

Gearbox Capacity / Manual-2.3 Litres. DSG-5.5 Litres

Antifreeze Mix Capacity / 

Brake Fluid / VW501.14

 

Service Checks & Engine Data

Oil Service Interval / 10,000miles or 12months

Valve Clearance /  Hydraulic 

Compression Ratio / 9,3:1

Compression Pressure / 150psi - 200psi

Oil Pressure / 0.9-1.6bar (13-23psi) @ idle

Oil Temperature / 80°c

Radiator Cap / 20psi - 23psi

Spark Plug Gaps / 0.7mm

Idle Speed / 720rpm

 

Engine Torque Settings

Cylinder Head / 
(New Bolts Must Be Used)

1. 40nm

2. 90°

3. 90°

m6 bolts 4nm+90°

Main Bearings / 
(New Bolts Must Be Used)

1. 15nm

2. 65nm

3. 90°

Side's = 20nm+90°

Big End Bearings / 
(New Bolts Must Be Used)

1. 45nm

2. 90°

Oil Pump To Cylinder Block / 8nm+90°
(New Bolts Must Be Used)

Upper Sump Bolts /
(New Bolts Must Be Used)

1. 8nm

2. 45°

3. 90°

Oil Baffle Plate / 4nm+45°
(Oil Baffle Plate Must Be Renewed After Removal)

Lower Sump Bolts / 8nm+90°
(New Bolts Must Be Used)

Sump Drain Bolt / Tightened as far as stop allows
(New Bolts Must Be Used)

Flywheel Bolts / 60nm+90°
(New Bolts Must Be Used)

Clutch Pressure Plate / 

M6 - 13nm

M7 - 20nm

Crankshaft Pulley Bolt /
(New Bolts Must Be Used)

8.8 = 150nm+90°

10.9 = 100nm+180°

Camshaft Sprocket/Gear / 35nm

Camshaft Sprocket Bolts / LHT

Bearing Support Plate / 

1. 4nm

2. 180°

Inlet Manifold / 9nm

Exhaust Manifold / 25nm

Water Pump / 9nm

Spark Plugs / 30nm

Fuel Rail / 9nm

Crankshaft Position Sensor / 9nm

Camshaft Position Sensor / 9nm

Engine Coolant Temp Sensor / 4nm+45°

Lambda Sensor / 55nm

Knock Sensor / 8nm+90°

Engine Oil Pressure Switch / 20nm

Oil Filter / 25nm

 

Chassis Torque Settings

Front Hub / 

1. Use New Bolt

2. Tighten 200nm With Wheels Off Ground

3. Lower Car On Ground Tighten Further 180°

Rear Hub /

2WD - Use New Bolt

1. 200nm

2. 90°

4WD - Use New Bolt

200nm With Wheels Off Ground

Lower Car On Ground Tighten Further 180°

Rear Stub Axle / 30nm+90°

Steering Wheel / 30nm+90°

Steering Rack / 70nm+90°

Track Rod End / 20nm+90°

Front Brake Disc To Hub / 8nm

Front Brake Calliper To Carrier / 35nm

Rear Brake Disc To Hub / 8nm

Rear Brake Calliper To Carrier / 35nm

Back Plate To Hub / 12nm

ABS Sensor / 8nm

Road Wheels / 120nm