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Transmission Tightening Specifications

Fig 1: Transmission Tightening Sequence
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Item Bolt Nm
-1-, -2- and -3- Bolt -2- through starter opening M12 X 50 80 Nm
-4- M12 X 50 80 Nm
-5-, -6-, -7- M10 X 45 40 Nm
-8- M12 X 60 80 Nm
-9- converter nuts to drive plate (quantity: 6) M10 61 Nm
-arrows- Alignment sleeves for centering
Fig 2: Bevel Box Tightening Sequence
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Bevel Box Bolts Tightening Specification
1 -arrows- 40 Nm +90°
Fig 3: Transmission Support To Engine And Bevel Box Tightening Specification
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Component location and tightening sequence:

Item Bolt
1 M10 x 21
2 M10 x 45
Sequence Bolts Tightening Specification
1 -1 and 2- Counter turn by hand
2 -2- 40 Nm
3 -1- 40 Nm
Fig 4: Driveshaft Heat Shield
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