Tightening Specifications
The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricant such as engine or transmission oil may be used, but do not use graphite lubricant.
Do not use any parts that have had the lubrication removed.
Tightening specification tolerance: ±15%.
| Component | Tightening Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Bolts and nuts | M6 | 9 Nm |
| M7 | 15 Nm | |
| M8 | 20 Nm | |
| M10 | 40 Nm | |
| M12 | 65 Nm |
- Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .
- Engine to transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0BK] .
- Engine to transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0BK] .
Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.
Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts, sealing rings, seals and O-rings after removing.
Only remove the plugs or caps after installing the lines.
The hose connections as well as the air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps. Refer to the Parts information.
To mount the air guide hoses on their connectors securely, spray the bolts on the used clamps with rust remover before installing.
During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.
- Secure the engine with the subframe on the :VAS6131B .
- Engine secured with :VAS6131/13-7 .
-- Clean the threaded holes in the cylinder block for connecting the engine and transmission using a thread tap before installing the transmission.
-- Install the engine support and engine mount. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .
-- Assemble the engine and transmission. The applicable procedures can be found in the following chapters:
- Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0BK] .
- Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0BK] .
-- Install the starter. Refer to STARTER .
-- Install the ATF cooler. Refer to ATF CIRCUIT .
-- Install the drive axles and heat shield. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .
-- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .
-- First lift the engine/transmission assembly using the :VAS6131B only until dimension -a- is reached between the subframe and body.
- Dimension -a- = minimum 100 mm
-- Install the selector lever cable and adjust if necessary.
- Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM [For transmission(s) 0CK]
- Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM [For transmission(s) 0CK]
-- Install the refrigerant lines. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .
-- Align the subframe and tunnel crossmember using the marks made on the longitudinal members during removal.
-- Tighten the bolts for the tunnel crossmember.
- --Remove Assembly Mounts. .
-- Tighten the subframe bolts only to the tightening specification and with no additional turns (tighten the bolts only after axle alignment). Refer to SUBFRAME .
Risk of accident due to loose connections.
- If the bolts in the subframe are not tightened to final torque, vehicle must not be driven.
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:
-- Install the driveshaft. .
-- Install the front muffler. Refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Attach the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the upper control arm and suspension strut. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .
-- Install the subframe crossbrace and stabilizer bar. Refer to SUBFRAME .
-- Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the front lower longitudinal member. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .
-- Install the engine control module. Refer to Engine Control Module -J623-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install windshield wiper fluid reservoir filler tube. Refer to WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM .
-- Electrical connections and wiring routing. Refer to the Appropriate Wiring Diagram.
-- Install the wires, Terminal 30 Wire Junction 2 -TV22- and the cover for the engine compartment E-box. Refer to RELAY PANELS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES .
-- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .
-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, ACCESSORY RIBBED BELT .
-- Install the ribbed belt tensioner for the supercharger. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SUPERCHARGER RIBBED BELT .
-- Install the lock carrier cover. Refer to ATTACHMENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the tower brace. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .
-- Follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY .
-- Install the fuel supply line. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to BULKHEAD .
-- Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
There is a risk of destroying control modules with excess voltage.
- Do not use a charger as a starting aid.
-- Fill the engine oil and check the oil level.
-- Tighten the coolant pipes. Refer to OVERVIEW - COOLANT PIPES .
-- Connect the connection and coolant hoses with the connector coupling. Refer to OVERVIEW - RADIATOR/COOLANT FAN .
Do not reuse used coolant.
-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .
-- Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant System - with Refrigerant R134a.
-- Install the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME .
-- Install the wheel housing liners. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .
-- Install the front wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Perform an axle alignment. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .
Risk of accident due to loose connections.
- Tighten the subframe bolts to the specification after performing axle alignment.
-- Fill with ATF.
-- Install the underbody trim panels. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL .
-- Install the noise insulations. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .