Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
The tightening specifications only apply to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permissible, although lubricants containing graphite are not.
Do not use any ungreased parts.
Tightening specification tolerance: ±15%.
| Component | Nm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolts and nuts | M6 | 10 | |
| M7 | 15 | ||
| M8 | 20 | ||
| M10 | 40 | ||
| M12 | 65 | ||
- Subframe mount. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .
- Securing the transmission mounting to engine. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING or [For transmission(s) 02Q] TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING or [For transmission(s) 0A4] TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .