Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Bolted connections

Tightening Specifications

Bolts and Nuts

10 Nm

15 Nm

20 Nm

M10

40 Nm

M12

65 Nm ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	M12 collar bolt tightening specification: 75 Nm

Fig 1: Engine Mount

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

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Assembly Mount & Bolts

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

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

Fig 3: Pendulum Support

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

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

C = 100 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn ¹

¹ Always replace