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General Engine Tightening Specifications


Main Bearing Screws M10:
Jointing Torque 20 Nm
Torque Angle Turn 70 °

NOTE: Replace, wash and oil main bearing screws.

Tightening Specifications For Main Bearing:
1. Tighten all screws on main bearing cover with jointing torque.
2. Unfasten screws on main bearing cover 6.
3. Strike back and front of crankshaft with plastic hammer to center thrust bearing (do not damage crankshaft).
4. Tighten screws of main bearing cover 6 with jointing torque.
5. Tighten down all screws of main bearing caps with special tool 11 2 110 or with special tool 00 9 120 to torsion angle.

Struts/Bracing Shell:
M10 43 Nm
M8 22 Nm
Drain Plug For Coolant In Engine Block:
M14 x 1.5 25 Nm
Main Oil Gallery Seal Plugs:
M16 x 1.5 34 Nm
18 x 1.5 40 Nm
Oil Spray Nozzle:
M6 10 Nm
M8 x 1 Banjo Bolt 12 Nm

Cylinder Head Bolts M10:





Tightening Sequence

Jointing Torque 40 Nm
1st Torque Angle 90 °
2nd Torque Angle 90 °

NOTE: Relace wash and oil screws.

Cylinder Head Cover:
M6 10 Nm
M7 15 Nm
Timing Case To Cylinder Head:
M7 15 Nm
M8 20 Nm
Oil Drain Plug:
M12 x 1.5 25 Nm
M18 x 1.5 30 Nm
M22 x 1.5 60 Nm
Oil Pan
Upper Section:
M6 8.8 10 Nm
M6 10.9 12 Nm
M8 8.8 22 Nm
Lower Section Without Microencapsulated Screws
M6 8.8 10 Nm
M8 8.8 22 Nm
Lower Section With Microencapsulated Screws
M6 10.9 12 Nm

NOTE: For Lower Section, Use New Microencapsulated Screws

Timing Case And Timing Case Cover Top And Bottom
M6 10 Nm
M7 15 Nm
M8 22 Nm
M10 47 Nm
End Cover Front/Rear To Crankcase:
M6 10 Nm
M8 22 Nm
Connecting Rod Bolts
^ Application Torque 5 Nm
^ Joining Torque 30 Nm
^ Angle Of Rotation 70 °

NOTE: Secure conrod with special tool 00 9 120.

Increment Wheel On Crankshaft:
M5 10.9 13 Nm
M5 8.8 5.5 Nm

NOTE: Replace Screws

Flywheel To Crankshaft:
Use New Microencapsulated Screws Only 105 Nm
Flexplate To Crankshaft:
Use New Microencapsulated Screws Only 120 Nm
Vibration Damper/Hub To Crankshaft:
M18 x 1.5 410 Nm

NOTE: Replace Screw

Belt Pulley / Vibration Damper To Hub:
M8 22 Nm
Camshaft Bearing Cap:
M6 10 Nm
M7 14 Nm
M8 20 Nm

NOTE: Damage to camshaft or cylinder head can occur if Disassembly/Assembly procedures noted under Camshaft, Engine, Service and Repair are not followed.

Sprocket To Camshaft Flange: M7
Application Torque 5 Nm
Jointing Torque 20 Nm
Screw Plug For Chain Tensioner:
M22 x 1.5 40 Nm
Cylinder For Chain Tensioner Plunger:
M26 x 1.5 70 Nm
Screw-In Pin On Camshaft:
M7 20 Nm
Nut On Screw-In Pin:
M6 10 Nm
4/2-way Valve /Solenoid Valve To VANOS Housing:
Valve 30 Nm
Banjo Bolt To VANOS Adjustment Unit:
M14 x 1.5 32 Nm
Screw Plugs To VANOS Adjustment Unit:
M22 x 1.5 50 Nm
Set Screw For Hydraulic Piston To Toothed Shaft:

NOTE: Left Hand Thread

M6 10 Nm
Hydraulic Line For VANOS On Oil Filter Aggregate Carrier:
Line 32 Nm
Oil Pump To Crankcase:
M8 23 Nm
Oil Pump Cover:
M6 10 Nm
Sprocket To Oil Pump:
M6 10 Nm
M10 x 1 25 Nm
M10 45 Nm
Oil Filter:
Spin On Cartridge Tighten By Hand (Follow Instructions On Filter)
Full Flow Filter Cover:
M8 22 Nm
M10 33 Nm
M12 33 Nm
Screw On Cover 25 Nm
Oil Filter Housing And Lines On Crankcase:
M8 22 Nm
M20 x 1.5 40 Nm
Oil Line To Bearing Points And Camshaft Lubrication:
M6 10 Nm
Oil Lines For Camshaft Lubrication On Cylinder Head:
Banjo Bolt M8 x 1 10 Nm
M5 5 Nm
Oil Cooler Oil Pipes To Oil Filter Housing:
M8 22 Nm
Intake Manifold On Cylinder Head:
M6 10 Nm
M7 15 Nm
M8 22 Nm
Exhaust Manifold
M6 10 Nm
M7 15 Nm
M8 23 Nm
Oxygen Control Sensor
M18 x 1.5 50 Nm
Oxygen Monitor Sensor
M18 x 1.5 50 Nm