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 ungreased parts.
Tightening specification tolerance +/- 15%.
| Component | Nm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolts and nuts | M6 | 9 | |
| M7 | 15 | ||
| M8 | 20 | ||
| M10 | 40 | ||
| M12 | 65 | ||
| Except for the following: | |||
-- Tighten the heat shield bolts -arrows- to 23 Nm.