3.2L Engine

Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Sleeves & Tightening Bolts

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1. M12 Bolt - 80 Nm 
   • If T10179 is used: 65 Nm.
2. M10 Bolt - 40 Nm 
3. Arrows - Point to Alignment Sleeves 

-- Replace all transmission mount/bracket bolts.

-- Install all new bolts by hand.

-- Tighten the transmission mount bracket -A- to transmission bolts -1- to 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Support Plate And Bolts

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-- When tightening bolts -2-, the bracket can be pried into the correct seating with a screwdriver. Tightening specification for bolts -2- 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

Starter to transmission. Refer to Specifications .

Subframe bolts must be replaced.

Subframe to body bolts. Refer to Specifications .