Installation (M5)
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To install, tighten in the following sequence:
- Tighten new 8 x 22 mm hexagon screw at rear of timing case cover until hand tight.
- Screw new hexagon nut onto retaining plate at front and tighten initially.
- Tighten new 8 x 25 mm hexagon screw at front of retaining plate until hand tight.
- Tighten rear hexagon screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten hexagon nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten front hexagon screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Release hexagon nut and screws in same sequence by 90° and retighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Replace seals on lines and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- After assembly, bleed the power steering system. See BLEEDING POWER STEERING SYSTEM .