Tightening Torques
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TIGHTENING TORQUES - INSTALLING ENGINE, M96/20 (2.5L) WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| Location | Thread | Tightening Torque Nm (ft.lb) |
|---|---|---|
| Torque converter to drive plate | M8 | 39 (29) |
| Engine carrier to body | M10 x 1.5 | 65 (48) |
| Transmission support on transmission | M12 x 1.5 | 85 (63) |
| Hydraulic mount to carrier side section | M8 | 23 (17) |
| Drive shaft on transmission M96/20 (Boxster 2.5L) | M8 | 39 (29) |
| Rear cross member (aluminum V-brace) | M10 x 1.5 | 65 (48) |
| Cable to rear-axle support | M8 | 23 (17) |
| Exhaust system to exhaust manifold | M8 | 25 (18) |
| Stabilizer to carrier side section | M8 | 23 (17) |
| Stabilizer to coupling linkage | M10 x 1.5 | 46 (34) |
| Sheetmetal brace to carrier side section (hexagon nut) | M10 x 1.5 | 65 (48) |
| Sheetmetal brace to cross member (hexagon-head bolt) | M10 x 1.5 | 46 (34) |
| Sheetmetal brace to rear cross member (hexagon nut) | M10 x 1.5 | 65 (48) |
| Diagonal brace (front) to body | M10 x 1.5 | 65 (48) |
| Wheel to wheel hub | M14 x 1.5 | 130 (96) |
| Fuel supply line to fuel gallery | M16 | 30 to 35 (22 to 26) |
| Coolant drain plug | M10 x 1.5 | 10 to 15 (7.5 to 11) |
| Ground strap to secondary air pump bracket | M8 | 23 (17) |