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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2008EOS TURBO, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGPOWER STEERING48 STEERINGREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSTEERING GEAR, GENERATION 2, THROUGH MY 2008TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONSNOTES
2008 Volkswagen Eos Turbo, Standard
Tightening Specifications: Notes
2008 Volkswagen Eos Turbo, StandardSECTION Notes
| Component | Tightening specification |
|---|---|
Subframe to body
|
70 Nm + 90Β° turn |
Stabilizer bar to subframe
|
20 Nm + 90Β° turn |
Stabilizer bar to connecting link
|
65 Nm |
Ball joint to steel control arm
|
60 Nm |
Ball joint to sheet steel or aluminum control arm
|
100 Nm |
Shield to subframe
|
6 Nm |
Steering gear to subframe
|
50 Nm + 90Β° turn |
Universal joint to steering gear
|
30 Nm |
Shield to steering gear
|
6 Nm |
Tie rod end to wheel bearing housing
|
20 Nm + 90Β° turn |
| Exhaust system bracket to subframe, refer to [For engine(s) BUB] Description and Operation , or [For engine(s) BPY] Description and Operation . or [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Description and Operation . | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.