Transmission Tightening Specifications
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- The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
- Additional lubricant such as engine oil or transmission fluid may be used, but do not use lubricant containing graphite.
- Do not use any ungreased parts.
- Tightening specification tolerance: ± 15%.
- Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.
- Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts, gaskets, seals and O-rings.
- Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match those used in production. Refer to the Parts information.
- Bring all cable ties back to same positions during installation.
| Component | Tightening Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolts and nuts | M6 | 9 Nm | |
| M7 | 15 Nm | ||
| M8 | 20 Nm | ||
| M10 | 40 Nm | ||
| M12 | 65 Nm | ||
S tronic Transmission to the Engine
| Item | Bolt | Tightening Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 1) and 4 | M12x55 | 80 Nm |
| 4 | M12x65 | 80 Nm |
| 5, 6 and 7 | M10x50 | 40 Nm |
| 8 | M12x70 (AWD) M12x65 (FWD) | 80 Nm |
| A | Alignment sleeves for centering | |
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