11 14 Case Covers
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CASE COVERS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Jump guard to crankcase cover | N63 O1 | M6x25 | 10 Nm | |
| 2AZ | Gear case cover to crankcase, bottom | N63 O1 | M8x45 M8x55 M8x65 M8x85 |
24 Nm | |
| 3AZ | Gear case cover to top of cylinder head, left and right | N63 O1 | M6x20 | 10 Nm | |
| 4AZ | End cover (oil) to crankcase (transmission side) | N63 O1 | M6x30 | Observe tightening sequence. | 10 Nm |
| 5AZ | End cover (water) to crankcase (transmission side) | N63 O1 | M6x18 | Observe tightening sequence. | 11 Nm |