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2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

3.6L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

17 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor593 Torque3906 Fluid6 DTC924 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls17

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Engine R&R Torque Specs

for 2021 Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L V6 · FWD

Units

15 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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AC Compressor Bolts

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Alternator Mounting Bolts

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Cover Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Flywheel Bolts

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern

70 lb-ft · 95 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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Power Steering Pump Bolts

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Starter Mounting Bolts

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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