Installing Torque Support

Installing upper torque support =>
1. 1.1. Move torque support into installation position. When doing so, make sure that the part identification is legible on the back, in the opposite direction to the direction of travel.
2. 1.2. Use new aluminum screws and nuts. Fit the two bolts and nuts on the body and valve cover. Once the component is installed correctly, tighten according to specifications. → Installation position of upper torque support
  1. Aluminum screw, M10 (always use new aluminum screws)
  2. Nut, M10; counter when using tools; → Initial tightening: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) and → Final tightening: 180°
  3. Bracket on valve cover
  4. Bracket on body
  5. Torque support
  Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Upper Torque Support
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  1. Direction of travel
Installing lower torque support =>
1. 2.1. Move torque support into installation position.
2. 2.2. Fit the two screws on the engine bracket and on the supporting frame. Once the component is installed correctly, tighten according to specifications. → Installation position of lower torque support
  1. Steel screw, M10 x 95; torque support to engine bracket and supporting frame → Initial tightening: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) and → Final tightening: 90°
  2. Steel screw, M10 x 65; torque support to engine bracket and supporting frame → Initial tightening: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) and → Final tightening: 90°
  3. Torque support
  Fig 2: Identifying Installation Position Of Lower Torque Support
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  1. Direction of travel