Technical Values: Overview

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Aluminium screw, M6	AL9	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Aluminium screw, M6	AL9	Final tightening	90°
Aluminium screw, M8	AL9	Initial tightening	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Aluminium screw, M8	AL9	Final tightening	90°
Aluminium screw, M10	AL9	Initial tightening	20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Aluminium screw, M10	AL9	Final tightening	90°
Screw plug (or upper part of crankcase	M22	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
Screw plug (or upper part of crankcase	M22	Torque angle	60°
Splash valves to upper part of crankcase	M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Thrust-bearing screws securing lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M11 (10 ea.); tighten screws within 5 minutes; observe specified tightening sequence!	Initial tightening	30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
Thrust-bearing screws securing lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M11 (10 ea.); tighten screws within 3 minutes observe specified tightening sequence!	Torque angle	90°
Thrust-bearing screws securing lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M10 (10 ea.); tighten screws within 5 minutes; observe specified tightening sequence!	Initial tightening	22 Nm (16 ftlb.)
Thrust-bearing screws securing lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M10 (10 ea.); tighten screws within 5 minutes observe specified tightening sequence!	Torque angle	60°
Lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase (cross bolt connection)	M8 x 70; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase (cross bolt connection)	M8 x 70; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M8 x 35 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M8 x 50 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Bracket (or auxiliary units/engine mount to lower part of crankcase	M10 x 45 (9 ea.), counter sunk screw	Tightening torque	65 Nm (48 ftlb.)
Hydraulic mount to engine carrier	M10 x 65 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44 ftlb.)
Hydraulic mount to bracket (or auxiliary units	M12 nut	Tightening torque	75 Nm (56 ftlb.)
Right engine carrier to crankcase	M10 x 45 (6 ea.), counter sunk screw	Tightening torque	65 Nm (48 ftlb.)
Hydraulic mount to engine carrier	M10 x 65 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44 ftlb.)
Hydraulic mount to bracket (or auxiliary units	M12 nut	Tightening torque	75 Nm (56 ftlb.)
Fastening screws (or heat shield		Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Oil mist separator to valve cover	Screw element s, M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Holder to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Holder to chain housing cover	M6	Final tightening	90°
Lid and vent line to lower part of crankcase	M6x 12 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Design cover to bar ignition module		Tightening torque	4.4 Nm (3.3 ftlb.)
Engine carrier to body	Replace	Initial tightening	120 Nm (89 ftlb.)	+/- 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Engine carrier to body		Final tightening	+ 180°	+/- 20°
Deflection roller with chain	M10 x	Tightening	32 (24 ftlb.)
housing cover to upper part of crankcase	90 (1 ea.)	torque	Nm
Tensioner to lever	M8 x 33 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ftlb.)
Tensioning roller to tensioning lever	M10 x 28 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ftlb.)
Complete lever to chain housing cover and cylinder head	M8 x 96	Tightening torque	32 (24 ftlb.); Nm
Belt tensioner and chain housing cover to bracket	M8 x 96	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ftlb.)
Deflection roller with chain housing cover to cylinder head	M10 x 90 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ftlb.)
Connecting rod cap to connecting rod	M9 x 56 (16 ea.), Step 1: Tightening sequence as synchronous as possible; use new bolts	Tightening torque	8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
Connecting rod cap to connecting rod	M9 x 56 (16 ea.), Step 2: Tightening sequence as synchronous as possible; use new bolts	Tightening torque	20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Connecting rod cap to connecting rod	M9 x 56 (16 ea.), Step 3: Tightening sequence as synchronous as possible; use new bolts	Tightening torque	40 Nm (30 ftlb.)
Connecting rod cap to connecting rod	M9 x 56 (16 ea.), Step 4: Tightening sequence as synchronous as possible; use new bolts	Torque angle	90°
Pulley to coolant pump	M8x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.), Step 1: Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.), Step 2: Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.), Step 3: Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	100 Nm (74 ftlb.)
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.), Step 4: Counter screw torque at damper	Torque angle	180°
Pulley to power-steering/tandem pump	M8 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Screws		Tightening torque	23 Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Centering device on the crankshaft
Screw		Tightening torque	25 Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Insertion tool (or crankshaft-flywheel sealing ring
Additional screws securing cylinder head (cylinders 1 - 4) to crankcase	M8 x 40 (number 1)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Screw plug (or variable valve lift control (WS) oil duct on cylinder head	M14 x 1 (number_2)	Tightening torque	2 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)
Spark plugs in cylinder head	M14 x 1.25 Reinstallation of used spark plugs	tightening torque	25 Nm (18.4 ftlb.)
Spark plugs on cylinder head	M14 x 1.25 Initial tightening of new spark plugs	tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)
Electrode gap of spark plug	FGR5N QE	check value	1.6 mm	+/- 0.05 mm
Electrode gap of spark plug	FR6NP P	check value	0.7 mm	+ 0.1 mm
Screw plug (or oil duct in cylinder head	M8 x 1 (number 4)	Tightening torque	5 Nm (3.7 ftlb.)
Spark plugs on cylinder head	M14 x 1.25 Reinstallation of used spark plugs	tightening torque	25 Nm (18.4 ftlb.)
Spark plugs on cylinder head	M14 x 1.25 Initial tightening of new spark plugs	tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)
Screw plug (or variable valve lift control (WS) oil duct on cylinder head	M14 x 1 (number 2)	Tightening torque	2 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)
Cylinder head to crankcase top part	M11 x 1.5 x 140 (number 20) 1. Level 1. Continuity	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)
Cylinder head to crankcase top part	1st Level 2. Continuity	Tightening torque	50 Nm (36.9 ftlb.)
Cylinder head to crankcase top part	2nd Loosen step (by about 2 turns)	Turning angle	720°
Cylinder head to crankcase top part	3rd Level 1. Continuity	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)
Cylinder head to crankcase top part	3rd Level 2. Continuity	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)
Cylinder head to crankcase top part	3rd Level 3. Continuity	Torque angle	110°
Screw plug	M8	Tightening torque	5 Nm (3.7 ftlb.)
Screw plug oil duct on cylinder head	M14	Tightening torque	15 Nm (11.1 ftlb.)
Screw plug secondary air duct	M12	Tightening torque	15 Nm (11.1 ftlb.)
Screw plug cylinder head	M10	Tightening torque	8 Nm (5.9 ftlb.)
Screw plug cylinder head	M10	Tightening torque	8 Nm (5.9 ftlb.)
Screw plug secondary air duct	M12	Tightening torque	15 Nm (11.1 ftlb.)
Screw plug oil duct on cylinder head	M14	Tightening torque	15 Nm (11.1 ftlb.)
Hall sender (phase sensor) on valve cover 1-4/5-8	M6 x 20 (number 2); Always replace aluminium screws	Initial torque	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Hall sender (phase sensor) on valve cover 1-4/5-8	M6 x 20 (number 2); Always replace aluminium screws	final torque	90°
Hall sender (phase sensor) on valve cover 1-4/5-8	M6 x 20 (number 2); always replace aluminium screws	Initial torque	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Hall sender (phase sensor) on valve cover 1-4/5-8	M6 x 20 (number 2); always replace aluminium screws	Final torque	90°
Rod ignition module on valve cover	M6 x 20 (number 4); always replace aluminium screws	initial torque	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Rod ignition module on valve cover	M6 x 20 (number 4); always replace aluminium screws	final torque	90°
Valve cover on cylinder head	M6 x 30; always replace aluminium screws	Initial torque	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Valve cover on cylinder head	M6 x 30; always replace aluminum screws	final torque	90°
Transport eyebolt and valve cover to cylinder head	M8 x 35 (number 2)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Valve cover on cylinder head	M8 x 35 on torque support (number 3); always renew aluminium screws	Initial torque	10 Nm (7.4 ftlb.)
Valve cover on cylinder head	M8 x 35 on torque support (number 3); always renew aluminium screws	final torque	90°
Transport eyebolt and valve cover to cylinder head	M8 x 35 (number 2)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Valve cover on cylinder head	M6 x 30; always replace aluminium screws	initial torque	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Valve cover on cylinder head	M6 x 30; always replace aluminium screws	final torque	90°
Rod ignition module on valve cover	M6 x 20 (number 4); always replace aluminium screws	initial torque	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Rod ignition module on valve cover	M6 x 20 (number 4); always replace aluminium screws	final torque	90°
Hydraulic valve (or variable valve lift control (WS) on cylinder head	M5 x 12	Tightening torque	6 Nm (4.4 ftlb.)
Camshaft housing to cylinder head	M6 x 35	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.6 ftlb.)
Bearing block cylinders 1 - 4 and bearing cover intake and exhaust camshaft on cylinder head	M6 x 70	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.6 ftlb.)
Hydraulic valve (or variable valve lift control (WS) on cylinder head	M5 x 12	Tightening torque	6 Nm (4.4 ftlb.)
Bearing block cylinder 5 - 8 and bearing cover intake and exhaust camshaft on cylinder head	M6 x 70	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.6 ftlb.)
Camshaft housing to cylinder head	M6 x 35	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.6 ftlb.)
Camshaft adjuster on intake camshaft	M12; screw must be renewed; 1st step (screw torque held against hexagon)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.4 ftlb.)
Camshaft adjuster on intake camshaft	2nd step (screw torque held against hexagon)	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)
Camshaft adjuster on intake camshaft	3rd step (screw torque held against hexagon)	Torque angle	100°
Camshaft adjuster on intake camshaft	1st loosening stage	Turning angle	90°
Camshaft adjuster on intake camshaft	2nd loosening stage	Torque angle	360°
Camshaft adjuster on intake camshaft	1st step (screw torque held against hexagon)	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)
Camshaft adjuster on intake camshaft	2nd step (screw torque held against hexagon)	Torque angle	135°
Hydraulic valve camshaft adjustment (NVS) on camshaft bearing block	M5 x 12 (number 4)	Tightening torque	6 Nm (4.4 ftlb.)
Camshaft sprocket to exhaust camshaft	M12; screw must be renewed; 1st step (counter screw torque on sprocket)	tightening torque	10 Nm (7.4 ftlb.)
Camshaft sprocket to exhaust camshaft	2nd step (counter screw torque on sprocket)	tightening torque	50 Nm (36.9 ftlb.)
Camshaft sprocket to exhaust camshaft	3rd step (counteract screw torque on sprocket)	torque angle	90°
Deflection rail to crankcase and cylinder head	M8 x 35 (number4)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (23.6 ftlb.)
Tension rail (or control chain on lower part of crankcase	M10	Tightening torque	35 Nm (25.8 ftlb.)
Guide rail to lower part of crankcase and cylinder head	M8 (number 2)	Tightening torque	20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.)
Chain tensioner on chain housing cover	M22 x 1.5 (number 1)	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44.3 ftlb.)
Screw (or chain housing cover	Aluminium screw - replace	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Screw (or chain housing cover		Final tightening	+ 90°
Screw (or chain housing cover		Minimum torque angle	+ 50°
Screw (or chain housing cover		Maximum torque angle	+ 95°
Screw (or chain housing cover		Lower torque limit	5.2 Nm (3.8 ftlb.)
Screw (or chain housing cover		Upper torque limit	9 Nm (6.6 ftlb.)
Screw (or chain housing cover	Replace aluminium screw	Initial tightening	10 Nm (7.4 ftlb.)
Screw (or chain housing cover		Final tightening	+ 90°
Screw (or chain housing cover	Steel screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.4 ftlb.)
Maximum offset of chain housing cover		Length	0.1 mm
Sealing flange on control chain cover	M6 x 20 (number 2); Always replace aluminium screws	Pre-tensioning	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Sealing flange on control chain cover	M6 x 20 (number 2); Always replace aluminium screws	Final tensioning	90°
Sealing flange to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 55 (number 2); Always replace aluminium screws	Pre-tensioning	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Sealing flange to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 55 (number 2); Always replace aluminium screws	final tensioning	90°
Chain tensioner on chain housing cover	M22 x 1.5 (number 1)	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44.3 ftlb.)
Oil-filter cover to oil guide housing	Special wrench a/f 94/36 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	25 Nm (19 ftlb.)
Oil/water heat exchanger to oil guide housing	M6 x 20 (6 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Joint flange to oil guide housing	M6 x 20 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Oil guide housing to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Oil guide housing to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Oil level sensor to oil guide housing		Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Chain housing cover to oil guide housing	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Chain housing cover to oil guide housing	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Oil pressure sensor with adapter to lower part of crankcase	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.)
Test connection to oil pressure sensor adapter	M10 x 1 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	15 (11 ftlb.)
Oil pressure pipe to oil pump and oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Oil regulating line to oil pump and oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Turbocharger extraction line to oil pump	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Pressure-stage intake manifold to oil pump	M6 x 20 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Oil pressure pipe to oil pump and oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Oil regulating line to oil pump and oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Pressure-stage intake manifold to oil pump	M6 x 20 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Oil drain plug to oil pan	M18x 1 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
Oil pan to oil guide housing	M6 x 20	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Oil guide (oil plate) to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 20 (6 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Oil pump drive sprocket to oil pump	M8 x 22 (1 ea.); Step 1; replace screw following removal	Initial tightening	20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
Oil pump drive sprocket to oil pump	M8 x 22 (1 ea.); Step 2; replace screw following removal	Torque angle	90°
Solenoid valve to oil pump	M36 x 1.5 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	40 Nm (30 ftlb.)
2-stage oil pump to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 45 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.5 ftlb.)
Sprocket cover to oil pump (2-part)	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Oil pump drive sprocket to oil pump	M8 x 22 (1 ea.); Step 1; replace screw following removal	Initial tightening	20 Nm (15 ftlb.) ↓
Oil pump drive sprocket to oil pump	M8 x 22 (1 ea.); Step 2; replace screw following removal	Torque angle	90°
Solenoid valve to oil pump	M36 x 1.5 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	40 Nm (30 ftlb.)
2-stage oil pump to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 45 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.5 ftlb.)
Sprocket cover to oil pump (2-part)	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Oil pressure measurement temperature	min.	Engine temperature	90°C
Oil filling capacity without oil filter		Filling capacity	9 Liter
Oil filling capacity with oil filter		Filling capacity	9.5 Liter
Oil filling capacity after removing oil filter		Filling capacity	0.5 Liter
Coolant pump to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 25 (5 ea.); observe specified tightening sequence	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Coolant pipe (or heater to collection pipe	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Screw plug (or collection pipe	M14 x 1.5 (3 ea.) (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
Coolant collection pipe to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 25 (8 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Thermostat housing to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 25 (3 ea.); observe specified tightening sequence	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Connection piece to generator	M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Coolant return line to thermostat housing	M6 x 20 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Holder (or coolant hose to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Holder (or coolant hose to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminum screws	Final tightening	90°
Connection piece to generator	M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Coolant return line to thermostat housing	M6 x 20 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Holder (or coolant hose to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Holder (or coolant hose to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Coolant line to collection pipe	M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Connection piece to generator	M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Coolant line to collection pipe	M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Connection piece to generator	M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Vent line to cylinder head	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Coolant temperature sensor in cylinder head		Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
Screw securing water tube to cylinder head Coolant reservoir	M6 screw Screw/Item 3	Tightening torque Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) Nm 9 (6.5 ftlb.)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Component overview of coolant reservoir
Fastening screw securing electric fan (or engine to radiator frame		Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Fastening screw securing holder to cooling fan housing	Item 7	Tightening torque	4.5 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Tightening fastening screw on holder (shown on pressure pipe at the right)
Fastening screw (or right pressure pipe on charge-air cooler	Item 3	Tightening torque	5.5 Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Fastening screws on charge-air cooler
Fastening screw securing top holder to lock carrier		Tightening torque	5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)
Fastening screw securing bottom holder to lock carrier		Tightening torque	25 Nm (19 ftlb.)