Technical Values: Overview

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location	Des...	Type	Basic val...	Toleranc...
Aluminium screw, M6	AL9	Initial tightening	4 (3 ft lb.) Nm
Aluminium screw, M6	AL9	Final tightening	90°
Aluminium screw, M8	AL9	Initial tightening	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Aluminium screw, M8	AL9	Final tightening	90°
Aluminium screw, M10	AL9	Initial tightening	20 (15 ft lb.) Nm
Aluminium screw, M10	AL9	Final tightening	90°
Screw plug for upper part of crankcase	M22	Tightening torque	30 (22 ft lb.) Nm
Screw plug for upper part of crankcase	M22	Torque angle	60°
Splash valves to upper part of crankcase	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
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 (22 ft lb.) Nm
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!	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 (16 ft lb.) Nm
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 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
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 (17 ft lb.) Nm
Lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase	M8 x 50 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ft lb.) Nm
Bracket for auxiliary units/engine mount to lower part of crankcase	M10 x 45 (9 ea.), countersunk screw	Tightening torque	65 (48 ft lb.) Nm
Hydraulic mount to engine carrier	M10 x 65 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	60 (44 ft lb.) Nm
Hydraulic mount to bracket for auxiliary units	M12 nut	Tightening torque	75 (56 ft lb.) Nm
Right engine carrier to crankcase	M10 x 45 (6 ea.), countersunk screw	Tightening torque	65 (48 ft lb.) Nm
Hydraulic mount to engine carrier	M10 x 65 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	60 (44 ft lb.) Nm
Hydraulic mount to bracket for auxiliary units	M12 nut	Tightening torque	75 (56 ft lb.) Nm
Fastening screws for heat shield		Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Oil mist separator to valve cover	Screw elements, M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Holder to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 (3 ft lb.) Nm
Holder to chain housing cover	M6	Final tightening	90°
Lid and vent line to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 12 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Design cover to bar ignition module		Tightening torque	4.4 (3.3 ft lb.) Nm
Drive plate	M10 screws/Tighten screws in diagonally opposite sequence/Always replace screws following removal.	Tightening torque	60 (44 ft lb.) Nm
Drive plate	M10 screws/Tighten screws in diagonally opposite sequence/Always replace screws following removal.	Torque angle	90°
Torque support to bracket on body and valve cover	Initial tightening/aluminium screw, M10/Item 1/Always replace threaded connection following removal	Tightening torque	20 (15 ft lb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Installation position of torque support
Torque support to bracket on body and valve cover	Final tightening/aluminium screw, M10/Item 1/Always replace threaded connection following removal	Torque angle	180°
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Installation position of torque support
Engine carrier to body	Replace	Initial tightening	120 (89 ft lb.) Nm	+/- 10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Engine carrier to body		Final tightening	+ 180°	+/- 20°
Front section of engine guard	Side screws/Item 1	Tightening torque	9 (6.5 ft lb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Loosening side fastening screws
Front section of engine guard	Rear and front screws/Item 2 and 3	Tightening torque	9 (6.5 ft lb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Loosening front fastening screws
Rear section of engine guard	Rear and front screws/Item 4 and 5	Tightening torque	9 (6.5 ft lb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Loosening rear fastening screws
Deflection roller with chain housing cover to upper part of crankcase	M10 x 90 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 (24 ft lb.) Nm
Tensioner to lever	M8 x 33 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 (24 ft lb.) Nm
Tensioning roller to tensioning lever	M10 x 28 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 (24 ft lb.) Nm
Complete lever to chain housing cover and cylinder head	M8 x 96	Tightening torque	32 (24 ft lb.); Nm
Belt tensioner and chain housing cover to bracket	M8 x 96	Tightening torque	32 (24 ft lb.) Nm
Deflection roller with chain housing cover to cylinder head	M10 x 90 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	32 (24 ft lb.) Nm
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 (6 ft lb.) Nm
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 (15 ft lb.) Nm
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 (30 ft lb.) Nm
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	M8 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ft lb.) Nm
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.), Step 1: Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	20 (15 ft lb.) Nm
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5x 72 (1 ea.), Step 2: Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	50 (37 ft lb.) Nm
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.), Step 3: Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	100 (74 ft lb.) Nm
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 (17 ft lb.) Nm
Additional screws securing cylinder head (cylinders 1 - 4) to crankcase	M8 x 40 (number 1)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lb.)
Screw plug for variable valve lift control (VVS) oil duct on cylinder head	M14 x 1 (number 2)	Tightening torque	2 Nm (1.5 ft lb.)
Spark plugs in cylinder head	M14 x 1.25 Reinstallation of used spark plugs	tightening torque	25 Nm (18.4 ft lb.)
Spark plugs on cylinder head	M14 x 1.25 Initial tightening of new spark plugs	tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ft lb.)
Electrode gap of spark plug	FGR5NQE	, check value	1.6 mm	+/- 0.05 mm
Electrode gap of spark plug	FR6NPP	, check value	0.7 mm	+ 0.1 mm
Screw plug for oil duct in cylinder head	M8 x 1 (number 4)	Tightening torque	5 Nm (3.7 ft lb.)
Spark plugs on cylinder head	M14 x 1.25 Reinstallation of used spark plugs	tightening torque	25 Nm (18.4 ft lb.)
Spark plugs on cylinder head	M14 x 1.25 Initial tightening of new spark plugs	tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ft lb.)
Screw plug for variable valve lift control (VVS) oil duct on cylinder head	M14 x 1 (number 2)	Tightening torque	2 Nm (1.5 ft lb.)
Cylinder head to crankcase top part	M11 x 1.5 x 140 (number 20) 1. Level 1. Continuity	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ft lb.)
Cylinder head to crankcase top part	1st Level 2. Continuity	Tightening torque	50 Nm (36.9 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
Cylinder head to crankcase top part	3rd Level 2. Continuity	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ft lb.)
Cylinder head to crankcase top part	3rd Level 3. Continuity	Torque angle	110°
Screw plug	M8	Tightening torque	5 Nm (3.7 ft lb.)
Screw plug oil duct on cylinder head	M14	Tightening torque	15 Nm (11.1 ft lb.)
Screw plug secondary air duct	M12	Tightening torque	15 Nm (11.1 ft lb.)
Screw plug cylinder head	M10	Tightening torque	8 Nm (5.9 ft lb.)
Screw plug cylinder head	M10	Tightening torque	8 Nm (5.9 ft lb.)
Screw plug secondary air duct	M12	Tightening torque	15 Nm (11.1 ft lb.)
Screw plug oil duct on cylinder head	M14	Tightening torque	15 Nm (11.1 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
Valve cover on cylinder head	M6 x 30; always replace aluminium screws	final torque	90°
Transport eyebolt and valve cover to cylinder head	M8 x 35 (number 2)	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ft lb.)
Valve cover on cylinder head	M8 x 35 on torque support (number 3); always renew aluminium screws	Initial torque	10 Nm (7.4 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
Valve cover on cylinder head	M6 x 30; always replace aluminium screws	initial torque	4 Nm (3 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
Rod ignition module on valve cover	M6 x 20 (number 4); always replace aluminium screws	final torque	90°
Hydraulic valve for variable valve lift control (VVS) on cylinder head	M5 x 12	Tightening torque	6 Nm (4.4 ft lb.)
Camshaft housing to cylinder head	M6 x 35	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.6 ft lb.)
Bearing block cylinders 1 - 4 and bearing cover intake and exhaust camshaft on cylinder head	M6 x 70	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.6 ft lb.)
Hydraulic valve for variable valve lift control (VVS) on cylinder head	M5 x 12	Tightening torque	6 Nm (4.4 ft lb.)
Bearing block cylinder 5 - 8 and bearing cover intake and exhaust camshaft on cylinder head	M6 x 70	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.6 ft lb.)
Camshaft housing to cylinder head	M6 x 35	Tightening torque	13 Nm (9.6 ft lb.)
Camshaft adjuster on intake camshaft	M12; screw must be renewed; 1st step (screw torque held against hexagon)	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.4 ft lb.)
Camshaft adjuster on intake camshaft	2nd step (screw torque held against hexagon)	Tightening torque	30 Nm (22.1 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
Camshaft sprocket to exhaust camshaft	M12; screw must be renewed; 1st step (counter screw torque on sprocket)	tightening torque	10 Nm (7.4 ft lb.)
Camshaft sprocket to exhaust camshaft	2nd step (counter screw torque on sprocket)	tightening torque	50 Nm (36.9 ft lb.)
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 (number 4)	Tightening torque	32 Nm (23.6 ft lb.)
Tension rail for control chain on lower part of crankcase	M10	Tightening torque	35 Nm (25.8 ft lb.)
Guide rail to lower part of crankcase and cylinder head	M8 (number 2)	Tightening torque	20 Nm (14.8 ft lb.)
Chain tensioner on chain housing cover	M22 x 1.5 (number 1)	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44.3 ft lb.)
Screw for chain housing cover	Aluminium screw - replace	Initial tightening	4 Nm (3 ft lb.)
Screw for chain housing cover		Final tightening	+ 90°
Screw for chain housing cover		Minimum torque angle	+ 50°
Screw for chain housing cover		Maximum torque angle	+ 95°
Screw for chain housing cover		Lower torque limit	5.2 Nm (3.8 ft lb.)
Screw for chain housing cover		Upper torque limit	9 Nm (6.6 ft lb.)
Screw for chain housing cover	Replace aluminium screw	Initial tightening	10 Nm (7.4 ft lb.)
Screw for chain housing cover		Final tightening	+ 90°
Screw for chain housing cover	Steel screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.4 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
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 ft lb.)
Oil-filter cover to oil guide housing	Special wrench a/f 94/36 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	25 (19 ft lb.) Nm
Oil/water heat exchanger to oil guide housing	M6 x 20 (6 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Joint flange to oil guide housing	M6 x 20 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Oil guide housing to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 (3 ft lb.) Nm
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 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Chain housing cover to oil guide housing	M6 x 30; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 (3 ft lb.) Nm
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 ft lb.) Nm
Test connection to oil pressure sensor adapter	M10 x 1 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	15 (11 ft lb.) Nm
Oil pressure pipe to oil pump and oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 (9 ft lb.) Nm
Oil regulating line to oil pump and oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 (9 ft lb.) Nm
Turbocharger extraction line to oil pump	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 (9 ft lb.) Nm
Pressure-stage intake manifold to oil pump	M6 x 20 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 (9 ft lb.) Nm
Oil pressure pipe to oil pump and oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 (9 ft lb.) Nm
Oil regulating line to oil pump and oil guide housing	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 (9 ft lb.) Nm
Pressure-stage intake manifold to oil pump	M6 x 20 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 (9 ft lb.) Nm
Oil drain plug to oil pan	M18 x 1 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	50 (37 ft lb.) Nm
Oil pan to oil guide housing	M6 x 20	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Oil guide (oil plate) to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 20 (6 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Oil pump drive sprocket to oil pump	M8 x 22 (1 ea.); Step 1; replace screw following removal	Initial tightening	20 (15 ft lb.) Nm
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 (30 ft lb.) Nm
2-stage oil pump to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 45 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	13 (9.5 ft lb.) Nm
Sprocket cover to oil pump (2-part)	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Oil pump drive sprocket to oil pump	M8 x 22 (1 ea.); Step 1; replace screw following removal	Initial tightening	20 (15 ft lb.) Nm
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 (30 ft lb.) Nm
2-stage oil pump to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 45 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	13 (9.5 ft lb.) Nm
Sprocket cover to oil pump (2-part)	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Coolant pump to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 25 (5 ea.); observe specified tightening sequence	Tightening torque	12 (9 ft lb.) Nm
Coolant pipe for heater to collection pipe	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 (9 ft lb.) Nm
Screw plug for collection pipe	M14 x 1.5 (3 ea.) (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	30 (22 ft lb.) Nm
Coolant collection pipe to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 25 (8 ea.)	Tightening torque	12 (9 ft lb.) Nm
Thermostat housing to upper part of crankcase	M6 x 25 (3 ea.); observe specified tightening sequence	Tightening torque	12 (9 ft lb.) Nm
Connection piece to generator	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Coolant return line to thermostat housing	M6 x 20 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Holder for coolant hose to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 (3 ft lb.) Nm
Holder for coolant hose to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Connection piece to generator	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Coolant return line to thermostat housing	M6 x 20 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Holder for coolant hose to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 (3 ft lb.) Nm
Holder for coolant hose to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Coolant line to collection pipe	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Connection piece to generator	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Coolant line to collection pipe	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Connection piece to generator	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Vent line to cylinder head	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Coolant temperature sensor in cylinder head		Tightening torque	30 (22 ft lb.) Nm
Screw securing water tube to cylinder head	M6 screw	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Coolant reservoir	Screw/Item 3	Tightening torque	9 (6.5 ft lb.) Nm
Fastening screw securing electric fan for engine to radiator frame		Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ft lb.) Nm
Coolant pipes to transmission	Arrows	Tightening torque	9 (6.5 ft lb.) Nm
Centre air guide to radiator module	Screw/Item 1	Tightening torque	5 (3.5 ft lb.) Nm	+/- 0.5 (0.35 ft lb.) Nm
Radiator holder	Screw	Tightening torque	3.5 (2.6 ft lb.) Nm	+/- 0.5 (0.35 ft lb.) Nm