E-Check assembly position of crank shaft rotor — VW
E-Check assembly position of crank shaft rotor on VW: 14 steps, 2 torque figures. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) | Thread flange fastening bolts, alternating among them in cross |
| 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) | Install engine rotation sensor (arrow |
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
- Thread six-sided nut (A) until it reaches end of threaded fuse.
- Remove M6×35 mm bolts (B) from engine block.
- Remove three bolts (C) from flange.
- Remove assembly device.
- Remove seal lip support ring.
- Place gauge rod against crank shaft flange (A) (marked surface).
- Measure with razor caliper (A) the distance (a) between gauge rod and rotor.
- Press on rotor again .
- Remove assembly device.
- Thread flange fastening bolts, alternating among them in cross. Tightening pair: 10 Nm — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
- Install engine rotation sensor (arrow). Tightening torque: 5 Nm — 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft)
- Install oil carter .
- Install intermediate plate.
- Install engine driving wheel with new bolts.
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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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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.