Fastener Tightening Specifications

Transmission to engine

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission To Engine Alignment Sleeves And Connecting Bolts

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-- Replace bolts.

Item no.	Bolt	Number of pieces	Nm
1	M 12 x 55	1	80
2	M 12 x 55	1	80
3	M 12 x 70	1	80
4	M 10 x 55	1	40 +/- 4
5	M 10 x 55	1	40 +/- 4
6	M 10 x 65	1	40 +/- 4
7 ) *)	M 12 x 165	1	80
8 ) *)	M 12 x 165	1	80

*) Bolt with M8 threaded pin

**) This bolt also secures the starter to the transmission.

A: Alignment bushing for centering

Both bolts items 7 and 8 secure a bracket as well.

Transmission bracket -A- to transmission

Fig 2: Removing And Installing Transmission Mount

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-- Replace bolts.

Bolts -1-

50 Nm plus an additional 90° (¹ /₄ turn)

Transmission bracket -A- to transmission mount

-- Replace bolts.

Bolts -2-

100 Nm

Pendulum support to transmission and subframe

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Support To Transmission And Subframe Fasteners

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-- Replace bolts.

Bolts -A-	20 Nm plus an additional 90° (¹ /₄ turn)
Bolts -B- and -C-	40 Nm plus an additional 45° (¹ /₈ turn)

Torque converter nuts -arrow-, Qty. 6

Fig 4: Identifying Access To Torque Converter Nuts (Qty. 6)

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-- Replace torque converter nuts.

Torque converter to drive plate, Qty. 6

57 Nm

All other bolted connections:

-- Install transmission mount -C-.

Fig 5: Identifying Cable Channel Cover And Fasteners

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-- Both bolts -1- must be replaced.

Bolts -1-, M10 X 55	40 Nm plus an additional 90°
Bolt -2-, M8 X 20	25 Nm