Diagrams showing tightening torques for the front and rear suspension of the VW Gol / Parati / Saveiro generations G2, G3 and G4.
These diagrams were originally shared on the Clube do Gol Quadrado forum and Paulo archived the images on the old blog because the forum went offline. The original source of the diagrams is unknown.
Use these values as a reference when tightening bolts during maintenance. Always confirm them in your vehicle's official manual and, if in doubt, use a calibrated torque wrench.
Bolt tightening torques — VW Gol 1.6 Power 2003 / AP engine
- Wheel bolts: 9,5 to 11,5 kgf.m
- Valve cover nuts: 1,5 kgf.m
Diagram — Front suspension (Gol/Parati/Saveiro G2/G3/G4)
Diagram — Rear suspension (Gol/Parati/Saveiro G2/G3/G4)
Image source: diagrams shared on the Clube do Gol Quadrado forum (currently offline). Original source of the diagrams: unknown. Archived by Paulo on the old blog at paulosgarage.blogspot.com.
Torques used in the channel's videos (Gol G3 Power, AP engine)
In addition to the tables above, these are the values Paulo actually used in the videos — each with a link to the exact tightening moment. He says "kilos" (kgf·m); the table also gives N·m.
Wheels
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| Component | Torque | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel bolts | 103 N·m (10,5 kgf·m) | "between 9,5 and 15,5 kg, I used 10 and a half" — watch in the video (22:16) · also in watch in the video (22:35) |
Front suspension and brakes
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| Component | Torque | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central CV joint nut (outer driveshaft end) | 226 N·m (23 kgf·m) | "23 kilos of torque" — watch in the video (16:21) |
| Brake caliper-to-carrier bolts | 64 N·m (6,5 kgf·m) | "6 and a half kg" — watch in the video (0:45) |
| "Vampirinha" nut (upper strut mount) | 39 N·m (4 kgf·m) | "4 kg on the vampirinha nut" — watch in the video (5:32) |
| Ball joint nut (lower control arm) | 34 N·m (3,5 kgf·m) | "3,5 kg" — watch in the video (13:59) |
| Brake backing plate bolts (disc shield) | 2 N·m (0,18 kgf·m) | light tightening, 10 mm head — watch in the video (15:16) |
Rear suspension
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| Component | Torque | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lower rear shock absorber nut | 60 N·m (6 kgf·m) | final tightening with the car on the ground (suspension settled) — watch in the video (15:51) |
| Upper rear shock absorber nut | 20 N·m (2 kgf·m) | watch in the video (15:07) |
Engine
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| Component | Torque | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Spark plug | 25 N·m (2,5 kgf·m) | watch in the video (7:22) — in another service Paulo mentions ~3,5 kgf·m; check your spark plug's specification |
| Oil drain plug (value to be confirmed) | ~29 N·m (3 kgf·m) | watch in the video (8:45) |
Origin: values taken from what is said in the videos (the channel's technical notes), with links to the exact moments. They do not replace the vehicle's workshop manual.