Tightening Specifications For Timing-Case Cover

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Fig 1: Timing-Case Cover Screw Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

1-30 - Tightening sequence

1-4 - Screw, M6 x 55

5 + 6 - Screw, M8 x 55

7-12 - Screw, M6 x 30

13 + 14 - Screw, M6 x 55

15-28 - Screw, M6 x 30

29 - Screw, M6 x 55

30 - Screw, M6 x 30

1-4 + 7-30 - Screw, M6 → Initial Tightening: 4 Nm (3 ft. lb.) → Final Tightening: +90°

5 + 6 - Screw, M8 → Initial Tightening: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) → Final Tightening: +90°