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System Specifications




Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts 9 Nm

Vibration Damper Bolt 150 Nm plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn)
Replace the bolt

Upper Timing Cover Bolts





First pass Tighten by hand in the illustrated sequence
Final pass 9 Nm

Lower Timing Cover Bolts





First pass 8 Nm
Final pass Tighten an additional 90°