Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Bolted joint		Tightening torque
Bolts, nuts	M 6	10 Nm
	M 8	25 Nm
	M10	40 Nm
	M 12	60 Nm
Variations on the above:
Engine to transmission connecting bolts	M12	80 Nm
Torque converter to drive plate		60 Nm
Axle shaft to flange / transmission		40 Nm
Front exhaust pipe to turbocharger		25 Nm