18 20 Exhaust system suspension
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - EXHAUST SYSTEM SUSPENSION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Exhaust system to manifold | N52/N52K/N51 | M10 nut | 45 Nm | |
| 2AZ Preliminary pipe bracket to transmission | N52/N52K/N51 | M8 | 21 Nm | |
| 3AZ Bracket to rear differential | N52/N46/M47T2/M57T2 | M12 nut | 30 Nm | |
| 4AZ Bracket, rear muffler, to support plate | N52/N52K/N51 | M8 nut | 21 Nm | |
| 5AZ Rear muffler to body | N52/N52K/N51/M47T2 | M8 nut | 21 Nm | |
| 6AZ Exhaust system to transmission | M47T2 | ASA M8 bolt | 21 Nm | |
| M47T2 | M8 nut | 21 Nm | ||
| 7AZ Exhaust system to body | N52/N52K/N51, | M8 | 21 Nm | |
| 8AZ Clamp | N52/N52K/N51 | 45 Nm |