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2012-2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R

2.0L Turbo I4•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

Repairs0 Labor591 Torque4788 Fluid6 DTC908 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls0

drivetrain

Differential Fluid Change - Rear Torque Specs

for 2012-2014 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0L Turbo I4 · FWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

180 lb-ft · 244 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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