Fastener Tightening Specifications

Transmission to engine

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Fastener Bolt Tightening Specifications

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Replace bolts.

Position	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 50	1	40
5	M 12 x 70 With threaded pin M8	1	80
6	M 12 x 55	1	80

A - Alignment bushing for centering

Transmission plate -1- to transmission

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Plate Bolts

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Bolts -arrows-.

50 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

Transmission plate to transmission mount

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Mount Bolts

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Bolts -arrows B-

100 Nm

Pendulum support -1- to transmission and to subframe

Fig 4: Locating Pendulum Support Bolts

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Bolts -A-	25 Nm
Bolts -B- Replace bolts -B-	50 Nm

NOTE:

Install engine/transmission bearing free of tension Removal and Installation .

All remaining threaded connections:
Nuts/Bolts	M 6	10 Nm
	M 8	20 Nm
	M 10	45 Nm
	M 12	65 Nm