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System Specifications














Cylinder Head, Tightening Specifications and Sequence





Replace the cylinder head bolts
Tighten bolts in 4 stages in - 1 to 10 - sequence as follows:
1. Tighten to 30 Nm
2. Tighten to 50 Nm
3. Tighten an additional 90°
4. Tighten an additional 90°

Checking Cylinder Head for Distortion
Maximum permissible warpage: 0.1 mm
It is not permitted to re-work the cylinder heads on TDI engines

Guide Frame Tightening Specifications and Sequence





Tighten guide frame bolts and nut in 2 stages in - 1 to 24 - sequence as follows:
Insert bolts evenly by hand all the way

The guide frame must be in contact with the entire contact surface of the cylinder head.
Tighten to 10 Nm

Intake Manifold Torque and Sequence Specifications

Exhaust Manifold Torque and Sequence Specifications

Camshaft Gear/Sprocket Torque Specifications