Model year 1991 · Front Suspension & Driveline

Front Suspension & Driveline

Hub nut, ball joints, control arms, struts, tie rods, anti-roll bar, CV joints.

12 components 16 distinct torque values 11 engines applicable

Source VW Golf Mk2 Factory Workshop Manual (ELSA) Last updated

Driveshaft & Hubs

  • Constant velocity (CV) joint to drive flange socket-head bolt
    • 45 Nm (33 ft·lb) All 11 engines
  • Drive axle to front hub self-locking nut
    • 265 Nm (195 ft·lb) All 11 engines
  • Drive shaft to transaxle drive flange
    • 45 Nm (33 ft·lb) All 11 engines

Front Suspension

  • Control arm ball joint clamping bolt bolt and nut
    • 50 Nm (37 ft·lb) All 11 engines
  • Front control arm mount to subframe bolt
    • 130 Nm (96 ft·lb) All 11 engines
  • Front suspension strut to wheel bearing housing hex-head bolt and 18 mm nut
    • 95 Nm (70 ft·lb) All 11 engines
    • 80 Nm (59 ft·lb) hex-head bolt and 19 mm nut All 11 engines
  • Front suspension strut top mounting flange self-locking nut
    • 60 Nm (44 ft·lb) All 11 engines
  • Outer tie rod end stud to steering arm self-locking nut
    • 35 Nm (26 ft·lb) All 11 engines
    • 50 Nm (37 ft·lb) All 11 engines
  • Power steering hoses hose union
    • 20 Nm (15 ft·lb) All 11 engines
  • Stabilizer bar bushing clamp to subframe bolt
    • 25 Nm (18 ft·lb) All 11 engines
  • Steering column housing clamping bolt socket-head bolt
    • 10 Nm (87 in·lb) All 11 engines
    • 30 Nm (22 ft·lb) All 11 engines
    • 40 Nm (30 ft·lb) All 11 engines
  • Subframe to body
    • 130 Nm (96 ft·lb) All 11 engines