Transmission 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%.

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts, sealing rings, seals and O-rings.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory.

When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.

Component		Nm
Bolts and nuts	M6	9
	M7	15
	M8	20
	M10	40
	M12	65

S tronic Transmission on the TSFI-Engine

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Item	Bolt	Nm
1, 2, 3, ¹⁾ and 4	M12x55	80
5, 6, and 7	M10x50	40
8	M12x70 ²⁾	80
A	Alignment sleeve for centering
¹⁾ The bolt is only accessible through the opening for the removed starter. ²⁾ The M12x65 bolt is for vehicles with front wheel drive.

S tronic Transmission on the TDI Engine

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Item	Bolt	Nm
1, 2, 3, ¹⁾	M12x55	80
4	M12x65	80
5, 6, and 7	M10x50	40
8	M12 x 70	80
A	Alignment sleeve for centering
¹⁾ The bolt is only accessible through the opening for the removed starter.

Assembly mounts. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .
Selector lever cable bracket. Refer to OVERVIEW - SELECTOR MECHANISM .
Driveshaft; assembly overview - driveshaft. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .
Exhaust pipes/mufflers; muffler assembly overview - muffler. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [CNTC] or OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [CZRA] .
Starter, assembly overview - starter. Refer to OVERVIEW - STARTER .
Battery; assembly overview - battery. Refer to OVERVIEW - BATTERY .