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2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

3.6L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

16 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque3743 Fluid6 DTC922 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls16

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Timing Chain Guide Torque Specs

for 2018 Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L V6 · FWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

63 lb-ft · 86 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

150 lb-ft · 203 Nm

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Guide Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Replace if worn

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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