VW CMKB Engine
Engine overview
Torque figures by job
From the step-by-step procedures for this engine — each figure sits in the step that uses it.
- 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) — Locate both crankshafts of cylinder bank 1 with camshaft locking device T40133/1 in…
- 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) — Locate both crankshafts of cylinder bank 2 with camshaft locking device T40133/2 in…
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 to scissor-type assembly platform and tighten to
- 145 Nm (107 lb-ft) — Use special socket T10202 to tighten locking ring to
- 145 Nm (107 lb-ft) — Use special socket T10202 to tighten locking ring to
- 1 Nm (0.7 lb-ft) — Tighten bolt (arrow) to
- 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (arrows) in diagonal sequence to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin T40069 into hole (
- 145 Nm (107 lb-ft) — Use special socket T10202 to tighten locking ring to
- 145 Nm (107 lb-ft) — Use special socket T10202 to tighten locking ring to
- 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) — Screw locking pin T40069 into hole (
- 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) — Locate both crankshafts of cylinder bank 1 with camshaft locking device T40133/1 in…
- 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) — Locate both crankshafts of cylinder bank 2 with camshaft locking device T40133/2 in…
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 66 torque figures.
- Removing and installing balancer shaft – VW Polo 9N · 14 torque figures
- Assembly overview - crankshaft · 15 torque figures
- Assembly overview - timing chain covers · 12 torque figures
- Removing and installing timing chain cover (bottom) – VW · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing sender wheel · 4 torque figures
- Measuring radial clearance of conrods – VW Touareg II · 4 torque figures
- Removing camshaft adjuster – VW Touareg II 2.0 · 3 torque figures
- Renewing valve stem seals with cylinder head installed
- Measuring radial clearance of camshafts – VW Touareg II · 3 torque figures
- Removing and installing cylinder heads – VW Touareg II 4.9 TDI
- Removing and installing fuel gauge sender 2G169 and suction-jet pump · 1 torque figures
- Detaching gearbox from engine · 1 torque figures
- Renewing valve stem seals with cylinder head removed – VW CDLJ
- Removing and installing fuel delivery unit and fuel gauge senderG · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing radiator module – VW 3.0 TDI
- Removing and installing left exhaust manifold (bank 2) – VW · 2 torque figures
- Removing and installing right exhaust manifold (bank 1) – VW · 2 torque figures
- Removing and installing drive chain for valve gear – VW
- Removing and installing intake manifold lower part with fuel rail · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing drive chain for auxiliary drives · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing fuel tank with attached components
- Filling with coolant – VW Golf VII
- Renewing sealing flange with oil seal for crankshaft – VW · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing front coolant pipe
- Removing and installing cooler for charge air cooling circuit
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