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2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2.0L Turbo I4•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

Repairs0 Labor565 Torque4688 Fluid6 DTC866 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls4

engine

Front Main Seal Torque Specs

for 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Turbo I4 · FWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Harmonic Balancer Bolt

Critical

Often TTY, may need impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Front section only

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 10mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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