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Engine Tightening Torques


Engine Torque Specifications

Model 126 With 603 Engine:




Cylinder Head Part I:




Cylinder Head Part II:




Cylinder Head Part III:




Crankcase Part I:




Crankcase Part II:




Crankcase Part III:




Oil Pan I:




Oil Pan II:






Cylinder Head Tightening Specification

Engine 603:






Tighten in stages according to the following and according to order shown above:

1st stage - 15 Nm
2nd stage - 35 Nm
3rd stage - 90 degrees
Settling time - 10 minutes
4th stage - 90 degrees

NOTE: Tighten cylinder head bolts to timing case cover to 25 Nm.
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