Aligning exhaust system free of tension, Sharan — VW
Aligning exhaust system free of tension, Sharan on VW: 4 steps, 1 torque figure, engines CBFA, CCTA, CCZA, CCZB.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)
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- Align clamping sleeve at marking (1).
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) | In this position, tighten bolts (2) on clamping sleeve evenly |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Align clamping sleeve at marking (1).
- Tighten front threaded connection of clamping sleeve hand-tight.
- Push exhaust system forward until preload on rubber mounting for rear silencer is dimension (a) 10mm.
- In this position, tighten bolts (2) on clamping sleeve evenly to 35 Nm. — 35 Nm (26 lb-ft)
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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