Fastener Tightening Specifications: Notes

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Component	Bolt Size	Nm
Backing Plate for Driveshaft²		30 + 90°
Crossmember		55
Heat Shield		20
Intermediate Bearing Bracket		20
Screw Plug		45
Subframe¹
		55
		95
¹ For bolt tightening clarification, refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW and see items -2 and 3- ² Always replace