Nuts And Bolts
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- Loosen or tighten the bolts and nuts on the covers or housings diagonally.
- The tightening specifications stated apply to non-oiled bolts and nuts.
- Use a wire brush to clean the threads of bolts that were installed with locking fluid. Install the bolts with Locking Fluid:AMV 185 101 A1
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- Clean the threaded holes for the self-locking bolts or for the bolts coated with locking fluid. (for example with a thread tap). Otherwise there is the risk that the bolts could break off the next time they are removed.
- Always replace self-locking bolts and nuts.