11 14 Case Covers
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CASE COVERS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Jump guard to crankcase | N63 | M6 | 10 Nm | |
| 2AZ | Gear case cover to crankcase, bottom | N63 | M8 | 21 Nm | |
| 3AZ | Gear case cover to cylinder head, top | N63 | M6 | 10 Nm | |
| 4AZ | End cover (oil) to crankcase (transmission side) | N63 | M6 | Observe tightening sequence (liquid sealing compound required) | 10 Nm |
| 5AZ | End cover (water) to crankcase (transmission side) | N63 | M6 | Observe tightening sequence (liquid sealing compound required) | 10 Nm |