Tightening Torques
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TIGHTENING TORQUES - INSTALLING ENGINE, M96/21 (3.2L) AND M96/22 (2.7L) WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| Location | Thread | Tightening torque Nm (ft.lb) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine carrier to body | M10 x 1.5 | 65 (48) |
| Transmission support on transmission (2.7L) | M10 x 1.5 | 65 (48) |
| Transmission support on transmission (3.2L) | M12 x 1.5 | 85 (63) |
| Hydraulic mount to carrier side section | M8 | 33 (24) |
| Drive shaft on transmission (Boxster 2.7L) | M8 | 39 (29) |
| Monobloc drive shaft on transmission (Boxster 2.7L) | M10 | 81 (60) |
| Drive shaft on transmission (Boxster 3.2L) | M10 | 81 (60) |
| Aluminium V-brace | M10 x 1.5 | 65 (48) |
| Cable to rear-axle support | M8 | 23 (17) |
| Exhaust system to exhaust manifold | M8 | 25 (19) |
| Stabilizer to carrier side section | M8 | 23 (17) |
| Stabilizer to coupling linkage | M10 x 1.5 | 50 (37) |
| 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 V-brace (hexagon nut) | M10 x 1.5 | 65 (48) |
| Diagonal brace (front) to body | M10 x 1.5 | 65 (48) |
| Diagonal brace to carrier side section (hexagon nut) | M10 x 1.5 | 65 (48) |
| Wheel to wheel hub | M14 x 1.5 | 130 (96) |
| Fuel supply line on fuel gallery | M16 | 30 (22) |
| Coolant drain plug | M10 x 1 | 10 (7.5) |
| Ground strap to secondary air pump bracket | M8 | 23 (17) |