Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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NOTE:

Depending on the date of manufacture, an additional drive axle heat shield -B- may be attached.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield

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The shape of the additional heat shield depends on the engine and on the date of manufacture.

Mark the installed position of the additional heat shield -A- before removing it.

-- Note the marking when installing the heat shield -B-.

-- Tighten the drive axle heat shield bolts -1, 2 and 3- to 23 Nm.