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System Specifications







Tightening torques

Tightening torques:





Cylinder head





Tighten cylinder head in tightening sequence as follows:
Pre-tighten all bolts to 40 Nm.
Then tighten all bolts 90° (1/4 turn) further using a rigid wrench.
Finally, tighten all bolts 90° (1/4 turn) further using a rigid wrench.


Camshaft bearing cap
Tighten bearing caps 2 and 4, using alternate and diagonal sequence, to 20 Nm.
Install bearing caps 3, 1 and 5 and also tighten to 20 Nm.


Main Bearing cap
Tightening torque 65 Nm plus 1/4 turn (90°)


Connecting rod bearing cap
Tightening torque 30 Nm plus 1/4 turn (90°)


Vibration damper/belt pulley
Tightening torque 25 Nm


Drive plate





Install new bolts - 3 - and tighten to 30 Nm.


Oil pump
Tightening torque 15 Nm


Coolant pump
Tightening torque 15 Nm