VW CMAA — 1.4L Engine
1.4L · 80 hp
Engine overview
Torque figures by job
From the step-by-step procedures for this engine — each figure sits in the step that uses it.
- 3.5 Nm (2.6 lb-ft) — Push gas hose onto gas rail and tighten bolt of clamp to 3
- 13 Nm (9.6 lb-ft) — Tighten oil sump bolts to
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Remove bolts (1) (
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (arrows) to
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Tighten nut (3) to
- 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) — Tighten union nuts (1) to
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (1) (
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Lock each camshaft pulley with the camshaft lock T10016 and tighten new bolts to
- 12 Nm (8.9 lb-ft) — Tighten the new securing bolts for the sealing flange using alternate and diagonal…
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Insert spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension3122 B and tighten to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Tighten securing bolts (4) to
- 45 Nm (33 lb-ft) — Tighten hexagon nut to
- 90 Nm (66 lb-ft) — Tighten inlet valve to
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Fit new bolts (3) and tighten to
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Remove drive plate again and fit shim (2)
- 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (3) to
Engine codes in the same family
The same code prefix usually means the same block with a different output, fuel or model year. Procedures are often shared — check the code on the engine plate.
Workshop procedures for this engine
Step-by-step procedures from the workshop database, carrying 12 torque figures.
- Removing and installing fuel tank (Autogas) · 6 torque figures
- Renewing camshaft oil seals · 3 torque figures
- Checking semi-automatic toothed belt tensioner · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing anti-theft engine control unit J623 · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing inlet valve · 1 torque figures
- Emptying the gas line
- Emptying the fuel tank (Autogas)
- Assembly overview - part I, belt drive
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