Bolts and nuts
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- Loosen bolts and nuts in reverse of tightening sequence.
- Loosen and tighten bolts and nuts for securing covers and housings in a diagonal sequence and in stages, when no tightening sequence is specified.
- Delicate parts must not be cross-threaded. Loosen and tighten in stages in a diagonal sequence.
- Tightening torques stated apply to unoiled bolts and nuts.
- Replace self-locking bolts and nuts.
- Clean threads of bolts that were applied with locking fluid using a wire brush. Apply locking fluid AMV 185 101 A1 before reinstalling.
- Threaded holes into which self-locking bolts or bolts coated with locking fluid are screwed, must be cleaned (e.g. tap). Otherwise there is a risk that the bolts will shear the next time they are removed.