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2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VR6

2.8L VR6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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Timing Belt Torque Specs

for 2000 Volkswagen Jetta VR6 2.8L VR6 · FWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Cover Bolts

13 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Use impact or holder

130 lb-ft · 176 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Idler Bolt

Critical

32 lb-ft · 43 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Timing Belt Idler Bolt

Critical

30 lb-ft · 41 Nm

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Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Replace with timing belt

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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