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Tightening Specifications






Tightening Specifications






Engine Mount Bolts:





1. = 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn 1

2. = 20 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn 1

3. = 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn 1


Transmission Mount Bolts:





A = 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn 1
B = 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn 1

Pendulum Support Bolts:





• Bolt the pendulum support to the transmission first, then to the subframe.

A Strength category 10.9 = 50 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn 1
B = 100 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn 1

Removing: First, remove the bolt - B -, then bolts - A -.

Installing: First, install bolts - A -, then bolt - B -.

• 1 Always replace

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