Connecting Rod Bearings Torque Specs

for 2021 Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L V6 · FWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Connecting Rod Bolts

TTY - critical torque plus angle

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Cover Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

40 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Tighten in sequence

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

8 fasteners