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System Specifications

Vibration damper to crankshaft M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.)
Step 1 Counter screw torque at damper
Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Step 2 Counter screw torque at damper
Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
Step 3 Counter screw torque at damper
Tightening torque 100 Nm (74 ftlb.)
Step 4 Counter screw torque at damper
Torque angle 180°

Chain tensioner to timing-case cover M22 x 1.5 (1 ea.)
Tightening torque 60 Nm (44 ftlb.)





Timing-case cover to crankcase and cylinder head M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws; 23 ea.
Initial tightening 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Final tightening 90°

Inner timing-case cover to upper part of crankcase and cylinder head M6 x 55; always use new aluminium screws; 4 ea.
Initial tightening 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Final tightening 90°

Outer timing-case cover to cylinder head M6 x 55; always use new aluminium screws; 1 ea
Initial tightening 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Final tightening 90°

Timing-case cover (chain tensioner position) to upper part of crankcase and cylinder head M8 x 55; always use new aluminium screws; 2 ea.
Initial tightening 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Final tightening 90°

Timing-case cover to oil guide housing M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws
Initial tightening 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Final tightening 90°