Fastener Tightening Specifications

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

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Supports & Bolts

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A - M10 bolt, strength category 8.8 = 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

A - M10 bolt, strength category 10.9 = 50 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

A - M12 bolt = 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

B - 100 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

¹ Always replace