Fastener Tightening Specifications

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Component Fastener Size Nm
Brake Booster and Mounting Bracket Nut1 , 2   25
Brake Disc to Wheel Hub Bolt
- FS III   5
- FN 3   4
Brake Hose to Brake Caliper   35
Brake Pedal to Mounting Bracket Nut1   25
Front Brake Carrier to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt, FN 3   124
Front Cover Plate to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt   12
Front Brake Caliper Guide Pin   30
Front Wheel Bearing Unit to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt1   703
Parking Brake Lever Nut   20
Rear Brake Caliper to Guide Pin Bolt1   35
Rear Brake Carrier to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt, Disc Brakes1   903
Rear Drum Brake Carrier/Disc Brake Cover Plate (Torsion Beam) and Stub Axle to Axle Beam Bolt1   303
Rear Disc Brake Cover Plate (Multi-link) to Axle Beam Bolt M6 x 12 12
Rear Brake Disc/Drum to Wheel Hub Bolt   8
Rear Wheel Bearing Unit to Stub Axle Bolt (Drum Brake)1   1804
Rear Wheel Bearing Unit to Stub Axle Bolt (Disc Brake)1   1803
Rear Wheel Brake Cylinder to Brake Carrier Bolt, Drum Brakes   8
Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt   8
  • 1 Always replace after removal.
  • 2 Follow tightening sequence, refer to MOUNTING BRACKET 
  • 3 plus additional 1/4-turn (90°)
  • 4 plus additional 1/2-turn (180°)
   
RENDER: 1.0x

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