VW CNKA — 1.6L Engine
1.6L · 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.
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Tighten all bolts to
- 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Renew bolts (2) and (4) and tighten to
- 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Hold camshaft sprockets (1) and (5) in this position with counterhold T10172 and tighten…
- 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Renew bolts (2) and (4) and tighten to
- 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Hold camshaft sprockets (1) and (5) in this position with counterhold T10172 and tighten…
- 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) — Fit torque wrench (5…
- 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) — Tighten bolt to
- 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) — Tighten new sealing flange securing bolts diagonally and alternately to
- 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) — Install engine speed sender G28(arrow) and tighten fastening bolt to
- 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) — Install flywheel with new bolts
- 7 Nm (5.2 lb-ft) — Insert and tighten bolts holding fuel rail to intake manifold
- 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
- 32 Nm (24 lb-ft) — Tighten union nuts (1) to
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (1) (
- 13 Nm (9.6 lb-ft) — Tighten sump bolts to
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Tighten threaded locking pin T10340 to
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Insert spark plugs using spark plug socket and extension3122 B and tighten 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 17 torque figures.
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- Removing and installing crankshaft pulley · 2 torque figures
- Renewing paper filter on vaporiser – VW Polo 6R CNKA
- Removing and installing inlet valve – VW Golf VI · 1 torque figures
- Emptying the gas line
- Removing and installing gas rail sensor G401 – VW Polo 6R CNKA · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing gas injectors – VW Polo 6R CNKA · 1 torque figures
- Checking quantity injected – VW Golf VI
- Emptying the fuel tank (Autogas)
- Checking for leaks – VW Touran I 1.8
- Removing and installing radiator fan V7
- Removing and installing cowling with radiator fan V7 – VW CFNA
- Part II: assembly overview - chain drive system
- Assembly overview - part I, belt drive
- VW version -A CNKA timing chain replacement · 2 torque figures
- VW version -B CNKA timing chain replacement · 2 torque figures
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