Reworking cap nut in longitudinal member — VW
Reworking cap nut in longitudinal member on VW: 5 steps, 1 torque figure. 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 1G1, 1G2
Don't miss
- When drilling, do not cant the drill.
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 70 Nm (52 lb-ft) | Tightening torque remains unchanged at |
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
- Remove rear axle.
- Drill upwards through damaged cap nut in longitudinal member with a 10.2 mm ∅ drill. [Note: When drilling, do not cant the drill.]
- ⚠ Wear eye protection. — Cut new thread M12x1.5 in cap nut.
- Use new boltN 010.127.4 (M12 x 1.5 x 30) and washerN 011.531.7 to secure rear axle.
- Tightening torque remains unchanged at 70 Nm. — 70 Nm (52 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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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.