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Timing Chain





Timing cover 22 Nm (16 ft lbs)
Crankshaft pulley 175 Nm (129.5 ft lbs)
Sump flange 22 Nm (16 ft lbs)

Cylinder head, fit the 10 torx bolts and tighten them in three stages:
Stage I: 60 Nm (44 ft lbs)
Stage II: 80 Nm (59 ft lbs)
Stage III: A further quarter-turn (90°)

Two bolts between timing cover and the cylinder head 22 Nm (16 ft lbs)
Chain tensioner 63 Nm (47 ft. lbs)
Plug for the chain tensioner 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs)
Camshaft sprocket bolts 63 Nm (47 ft lbs)
Camshaft cover 15 Nm (11 ft lbs)
Spark plugs 28 Nm (20.7 ft lbs)
Ignition discharge module & cover plate 11 Nm (8 ft lbs)
Nuts for the turbocharger 25 Nm (18.5 ft lbs)