Tightening Specifications

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Fig 1: Timing Chain Cover Tightening Sequence (1 of 2)

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Fig 2: Timing Chain Cover Tightening Sequence (2 of 2)

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-- Tighten the bolts -1 to 6- in the sequence shown to 9 Nm.

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.

-- Tighten the bolts in the steps shown in the sequence:

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1 to 15-	Install by hand all the way
2.	-1 to 15-	8 Nm
3.	-1, 2, 4, 5- and -7 to 15-	45° additional turn
4.	-3 and 6-	After installation of the vibration damper a 45° additional turn

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Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.

-- Tighten the bolts in the Steps below and as shown in the sequence:

Step	Screws	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1 to 8-	Install by hand all the way
2.	-1 to 8-	8 Nm
3.	-2 and 3- and -5 to 8-	45° additional turn
4.	-1 and 4-	After installation of the vibration damper a 45° additional turn