Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
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 | Nm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolts and nuts | M6 | 9 | |
| M7 | 15 | ||
| M8 | 20 | ||
| M10 | 40 | ||
| M12 | 65 | ||
- Subframe mount, refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT OVERVIEW .
- Engine to transmission, refer to TRANSMISSION TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .