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Timing Components: Specifications

Vibration damper to crankshaft M18 x 1.5 x 40
Initial tightening 100 Nm (74 ftlb.) +/-10 Nm (+/-7.5 ftlb.)
Torque angle 180° +/-10°

Timing Cover
Upper fastening screws M6 x 16 Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Lower fastening screws, long M6 x 58 Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Lower fastening screws M6 x 16 Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

Chain tensioner to crankcase M6 x 24 Tightening torque 8 Nm (6.0 ftlb.)
Chain tensioner in cylinder head M22 x 1.5 x 18.7
Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 ftlb.) +/-2 Nm (+/-1.5 ftlb.)