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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D WAGON, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 62 (BRAKE SYSTEM - MECHANICAL COMPONENTS (SEDAN))46 MECHANICAL COMPONENTSSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
| 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 | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.