Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Component	Fastener Size	Nm
Bolts and Nuts
	M6	10
	M7	15
	M8	25
	M10	40
	M12	60

Engine Mount Bolts

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount & Bolts

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

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

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

¹ Always replace

Transmission Mount Bolts

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Assembly Mount & Bolts

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

2 = 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

¹Always replace

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Supports & Bolts

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NOTE:

First install the pendulum support bolts to the transmission and then to the subframe.

A -

Strength category 8.8 = 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

A -

Strength category 10.9 = 50 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ^{1, 2}

B -

100 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn¹

¹ Always replace

² Only use bolts with a strength category of 10.9 if threaded inserts (for example a Heli-Coil®) are installed. Identification: Section on first thread -arrow-

Threaded Insert Installed

Fig 4: Identifying First Thread

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