Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permissible, although lubricants containing graphite are not.
Do not use any parts that have had the lubrication removed.
Tightening specification tolerance: ±15%.
| Component | Nm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolts and nuts | M6 | 9 | |
| M7 | 15 | ||
| M8 | 20 | ||
| M10 | 40 | ||
| M12 | 65 | ||
- Assembly mounts, refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .
- Engine to the transmission, refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING and TRANSMISSION TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .