Technical Values Description

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Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1
Knock sensor to upper part of crankcase	M8 x 35 (4 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Coolant sensor to collection pipe	M14 x 1.5 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ft lbs.)
Heating coolant pipe to collection pipe	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ft lbs.)
Screw plug for collection pipe	M16 x 1.5 (3 ea.) M48/01 (2 ea.) M48/51	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ft lbs.)
Coolant collection pipe to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 25 (8 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ft lbs.)
Starter to upper part of crankcase	M10 x 45 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	45 Nm (33 ft lbs.)	+8 Nm (+6 ft lbs.)
Splash valves to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 16 (4 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
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 ft lbs.)	+2 Nm (+1.5 ft lbs.)
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 ft lbs.)
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 ft lbs.)
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°
Thrust-bearing screws securing lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M11 x 1.5 x 130 (10 ea.) Tighten screws within 5 minutes; observe tightening sequence.	Initial tightening	30 Nm (22 ft lbs.)
Thrust-bearing screws securing lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M11 x 1.5 x 130 (10 ea.) Tighten screws within 5 minutes; observe tightening sequence.	Torque angle	90°
Thrust-bearing screws securing lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M10 x 1.5 x 117 (10 ea.) Tighten screws within 5 minutes; observe tightening sequence.	Initial tightening	22 Nm (16 ft lbs.)
Thrust-bearing screws securing lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M10 x 1.5 x 117 (10 ea.) Tighten screws within 5 minutes; observe 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 ft lbs.)
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 ft lbs.)
Lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M8 x 50 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Oil guide (oil plate) to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 20 (6 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Oil pump drive sprocket to oil pump	M8 x 22 (1 ea.); Step 1; replace screw following removal	Initial tightening	20 Nm (15 ft lbs.)
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 ft lbs.)
2-stage oil pump to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 45 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.5 ft lbs.)
Sprocket cover to oil pump	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Oil pump drive sprocket to oil pump	M8 x 22 (1 ea.); Step 1; replace screw following removal	Initial tightening	20 Nm (15 ft lbs.)
Oil pump drive sprocket to oil pump	M8 x 22 (1 ea.); Step 2; replace screw following removal	Torque angle	90°
Sprocket cover to oil pump	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic valve for variable valve lift control to cylinder head	M5 x 12	Tightening torque	6 Nm (4.5 ft lbs.)
Additional screws securing cylinder head (cylinders 1 - 4) to crankcase	M8 x 40 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Screw plug for variable valve-lift control oil duct on cylinder head	M14 x 1 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	1.5 Nm (1.0 ft lbs.)
Spark plugs in cylinder head	M14 x 1.25 Refit used spark plugs	Tightening torque	25 Nm (19 ft lbs.)	+3 Nm (+2 ft lbs.)
Spark plugs in cylinder head	M14 x 1.25 Initial tightening of new spark plugs	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ft lbs.)	+3 Nm (+2 ft lbs.)
Cylinder head to upper part of crankcase	M11 x 1.5 x 140 (20 ea.) Step 1; 1st turn	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ft lbs.)
Cylinder head to upper part of crankcase	Step 1; 2nd turn	Tightening torque	50 Nm (37 ft lbs.)
Cylinder head to upper part of crankcase	Step 2; loosen (approx. 2 turns)	Torque angle	720°
Cylinder head to upper part of crankcase	Step 3; 1st turn	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ft lbs.)
Cylinder head to upper part of crankcase	Step 3; 2nd turn	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ft lbs.)
Cylinder head to upper part of crankcase	Step 3; 3rd turn	Torque angle	110°
Additional screws securing cylinder head (cylinders 1 - 4) to crankcase	M8 x 40 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic valve for variable valve lift control to cylinder head	M5 x 12	Tightening torque	6 Nm (4.5 ft lbs.)
Mounting saddle for cylinders 5 - 8 and intake and outlet camshaft housing to cylinder head	M6 x 70	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.5 ft lbs.)
Camshaft housing to cylinder head	M6 x 35	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.5 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic valve for camshaft control to camshaft mounting saddle	M5 x 12 (4 ea.)	Tightening torque	6 Nm (4.5 ft lbs.)
Vent line to cylinder head/crankcase/oil pump	M6 x 12 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Timing-chain tensioning rail to lower part of crankcase	M10	Tightening torque	35 Nm (26 ft lbs.)
Guide rail to lower part of crankcase and cylinder head	M8 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	20 Nm (15 ft lbs.)
Deflector rail to crankcase and cylinder head	M8 x 35 (4 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)
Timing-case cover to crankcase and cylinder head	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws; 23 ea.	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Timing-case cover to crankcase and cylinder head	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws; 23 ea.	Final tightening	90°
Inner timing-case cover to upper part of crankcase and cylinder head	M6 x 55; always use new aluminium screws; 4 ea.	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Inner timing-case cover to upper part of crankcase and cylinder head	M6 x 55; always use new aluminium screws; 4 ea.	Final tightening	90°
Outer timing-case cover to cylinder head	M6 x 55; always use new aluminium screws; 1 ea.	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Outer timing-case cover to cylinder head	M6 x 55; always use new aluminium screws; 1 ea.	Final tightening	90°
Timing-case cover (chain tensioner position) to upper part of crankcase and cylinder head	M8 x 55; always use new aluminium screws; 2 ea.	Initial tightening	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Timing-case cover (chain tensioner position) to upper part of crankcase and cylinder head	M8 x 55; always use new aluminium screws; 2 ea.	Final tightening	90°
Sealing flange to timing-case cover	M6 x 20 (2 ea.); always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Sealing flange to timing-case cover	M6 x 20 (2 ea.); always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Sealing flange to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 55 (2 ea.); always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Sealing flange to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 55 (2 ea.); always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Chain tensioner to timing-case cover	M22 x 1.5 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44 ft lbs.)
Guide tube for dipstick to oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Timing-case cover to oil guide housing	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Timing-case cover to oil guide housing	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Oil-level sensor to oil guide housing		Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ft lbs.)
Oil guide housing to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Oil guide housing to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Joint flange to oil guide housing	M6 x 20 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Guide tube for dipstick to timing-case cover	M6 x 16 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Oil pressure pipe to oil pump and oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ft lbs.)
Oil control line to oil pump and oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ft lbs.)
Pressure-stage intake pipe to oil pump	M6 x 20 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ft lbs.)
Guide tube for dipstick to oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Timing-case cover to oil guide housing	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Timing-case cover to oil guide housing	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Oil-level sensor to oil guide housing		Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ft lbs.)
Oil guide housing to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Oil guide housing to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Joint flange to oil guide housing	M6 x 20 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Guide tube for dipstick to timing-case cover	M6 x 16 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Oil drain plug to oil pan	M18 x 1 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	50 Nm (37 ft lbs.)
Oil pan to oil guide housing	M6 x 20	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Pulley to coolant pump	M8 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.) Step 1 Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	20 Nm (15 ft lbs.)
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.) Step 2 Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	50 Nm (37 ft lbs.)
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.) Step 3 Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	100 Nm (74 ft lbs.)
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 ft lbs.)
Vacuum pump to cylinder head	M6 x 25 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Thermostat housing to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 25 (3 ea.) Observe tightening sequence	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Coolant sensor to collection pipe	M14 x 1.5 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ft lbs.)
Heating coolant pipe to collection pipe	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ft lbs.)
Screw plug for collection pipe	M16 x 1.5 (3 ea.) M48/01 (2 ea.) M48/51	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22 ft lbs.)
Coolant collection pipe to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 25 (8 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ft lbs.)
Oil pressure sensor with adapter to lower part of crankcase	M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Service test connection to oil pressure sensor adapter	M10 x 1 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	15 Nm (11 ft lbs.)
Bracket for auxiliary units/engine mounting to lower part of crankcase	M10 x 45	Tightening torque	65 Nm (48 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic mount to engine carrier	M10 x 65 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic mount to bracket for auxiliary units	M12 nut	Tightening torque	75 Nm (56 ft lbs.)
Right engine carrier to crankcase	M10 x 45	Tightening torque	65 Nm (48 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic mount to engine carrier	M10 x 65 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic mount to bracket for auxiliary units	M12 nut	Tightening torque	75 Nm (56 ft lbs.)
Tandem pump to bracket for auxiliary units	M8 x 20 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Power-steering pump to bracket for auxiliary units	M8 x 20 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Power-steering pump to adapter bracket	M8 x 35 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Tandem pump/adapter bracket to bracket for auxiliary units	M8 x 35 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Support bracket to generator	M8; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Support bracket to generator	M8; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Coolant line to collection pipe and right engine carrier	M6 x 12 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Bracket for auxiliary units/engine mounting to lower part of crankcase	M10 x 45	Tightening torque	65 Nm (48 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic mount to engine carrier	M10 x 65 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic mount to bracket for auxiliary units	M12 nut	Tightening torque	75 Nm (56 ft lbs.)
Right engine carrier to crankcase	M10 x 45	Tightening torque	65 Nm (48 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic mount to engine carrier	M10 x 65 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44 ft lbs.)
Hydraulic mount to bracket for auxiliary units	M12 nut	Tightening torque	75 Nm (56 ft lbs.)
Generator to lower part of crankcase and upper part of crankcase	M8 x 95 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Generator to upper part of crankcase	M8 x 35 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Deflection roller with timing-case cover to upper part of crankcase	M10 x 90 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)
Tensioner to lever	M8 x 33 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)
Tensioning roller to tensioning lever	M10 x 28 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)
Complete lever to timing-case cover and cylinder head	M8 x 96 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)
Belt tensioner and timing-case cover to bracket	M8 x 96 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)
Deflection roller with timing-case cover to cylinder head	M10 x 90 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)
Coolant hose holder to timing-case cover	M6 x 12 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Coolant return line to thermostat housing	M6 x 20 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Coolant line to collection pipe and right engine carrier	M6 x 12 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
High-pressure line between high-pressure pump and fuel gallery (high-pressure rail)	M12 x 1.5 (2 ea.); (3 turns: tighten, loosen, tighten)	Tightening torque	25 Nm (19 ft lbs.)
Low-pressure line to high-pressure pump	M14 x 1.5 (1 ea.); (3 turns: tighten, loosen, tighten)	Tightening torque	25 Nm (19 ft lbs.)
Fuel line holder to cylinder head	M8 x 24 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
High-pressure pump to cylinder head Screw socket,	M6 x 25 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Protective plate to screw socket	M6 x 12 (3 ea.) M48/01	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
High-pressure pump to cylinder head	M6 x 25 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Temperature sensor to fuel low-pressure line	M12 x 1.5 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	20 Nm (15 ft lbs.)
Guide tube for dipstick to oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Timing-case cover to oil guide housing	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Timing-case cover to oil guide housing	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Oil-level sensor to oil guide housing		Tightening torque	12 Nm (9 ft lbs.)
Oil guide housing to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Oil guide housing to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Joint flange to oil guide housing	M6 x 20 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Guide tube for dipstick to timing-case cover	M6 x 16 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Vent line to cylinder head	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head, naturally aspirated engine	M8 (24 ea.) Observe correct tightening sequence	Tightening torque	33 Nm (24 ft lbs.) (check nuts by clicking once)
Lambda sensor on primary catalytic converter to exhaust manifold	M18 x 1.5 (2 ea.) M48/01	Tightening torque	45 Nm (33 ft lbs.)	+/-5 Nm (+/-3.5 ft lbs.)
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head, naturally aspirated engine	M8 (24 ea.) Observe correct tightening sequence	Tightening torque	33 Nm (24 ft lbs.) (check nuts by clicking once)
Lambda sensor on primary catalytic converter to exhaust manifold	M18 x 1.5 (2 ea.) M48/01	Tightening torque	45 Nm (33 ft lbs.)	+/-5 Nm (+/-3.5 ft lbs.)
Lambda sensor on primary catalytic converter to exhaust manifold	M18 x 1.5 (2 ea.) M48/01	Tightening torque	45 Nm (33 ft lbs.)	+/-5 Nm (+/-3.5 ft lbs.)
Lambda sensor holder to bracket for auxiliary units/engine carrier	M6 x 12 (3 ea.) M48/01	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Lambda sensor on primary catalytic converter to exhaust manifold	M18 x 1.5 (2 ea.) M48/01	Tightening torque	45 Nm (33 ft lbs.)	+/-5 Nm (+/-3.5 ft lbs.)
Lambda sensor holder to bracket for auxiliary units/engine carrier	M6 x 12 (3 ea.) M48/01	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Oil mist separator Screw elements,	M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Lid on crankcase	M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
Holder to timing-case cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lbs.)
Holder to timing-case cover	M6	Final tightening	90°
Pulley to power-steering/tandem pump	M8 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
Heat protection panel	Exhaust manifold and generator; M6 screws	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)