Technical Values: Overview

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location	Des...	Type	Basic val...	Toleranc...
No. 1 Fastening compressor to body	thread M8	Tightening torque	20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.)
No. 2 Fastening compressor bracket	thread M8 x 22	Tightening torque	20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.)
No. 3 Fastening compressor	thread M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.4 ftlb.)
Front accumulator fastening	thread M8	Tightening torque	20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.)
Front accumulator fastening	thread M8 x 16	Tightening torque	20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.)
Pressure line to valve block		Tightening torque	4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Supporting mount to piston rod		Tightening torque	60 Nm (44.3 ftlb.)	+/- 5 Nm (3.7 ftlb.)
Supporting mount to piston rod (PASM damper)		Tightening torque	70 Nm (51.6 ftlb.)	+/- 5 Nm (3.7 ftlb.)
Item.1: Pressure retention valve to spring strut		Tightening torque	12 Nm (8.9 ftlb.)	+ 3 Nm (2.2 ftlb.)
Item 2: Union screw (Voss) to pressure retention valve		Tightening torque	3 Nm (2.2 ftlb.)
Levelling system control unit to bracket	Nuts/Item 1	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Removing control unit
No. 1: Line to valve block		Tightening torque	28 Nm (20.7 ftlb.)
No. 2: Line to valve block		Tightening torque	28 Nm (20.7 ftlb.)
No. 3: Line to valve block		Tightening torque	28 Nm (20.7 ftlb.)
No. 4: Line to valve block		Tightening torque	28 Nm (20.7 ftlb.)
No. 5: Valve block to wheel housing	M6 thread	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.4 ftlb.)
Reservoir mounting	M6 thread	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.4 ftlb.)
No. 1/2: Cap screws on flow distributor (fluid flow)	M14 x 1.5 thread; items 1 and 2	Tightening torque	28 Nm (20.7 ftlb.)	+/- 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
No. 3: Banjo bolt on flow distributor (fluid flow)	M14 x 1.5 thread; item 3	Tightening torque	20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.)	+ 45°
No. 4: Flow distributor (fluid flow) to front-axle final drive	M6 x 16 thread	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.4 ftlb.)
Cap screws	M14 x 1.5/M16 x 1.5 with rim	Tightening torque	28 Nm (20.7 ftlb.)	+/- 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Cap screws	M16/M18 with O-ring	Tightening torque	32 Nm (23.6 ftlb.)	+/- 5 Nm (3.7 ftlb.)
Banjo bolts	M14	Tightening torque	35 Nm (25.8 ftlb.)	+/- 5 Nm (3.7 ftlb.)
Banjo bolts	M16	Tightening torque	45 Nm (33.2 ftlb.)	+/- 5 Nm (3.7 ftlb.)
No. 1: Threaded connection securing anti-roll bar to anti-roll-bar mount (hose clamp)		Tightening torque	12 Nm (8.9 ftlb.)
No. 2: Threaded connection securing suspension/stabiliser (connecting link) to spring strut	M12 x 1.5 thread	Tightening torque	110 Nm (81.1 ftlb.)
No. 3: Threaded connection securing anti-roll bar to suspension/stabiliser (connecting link)	M12 x 1.5 thread	Initial tightening	90 Nm (66.4 ftlb.)
No. 3: Threaded connection securing anti-roll bar to suspension/stabiliser (connecting link)	M12 x 1.5 thread	Final tightening	+ 90°
No. 4: Cap screws	M14/M16 thread	Tightening torque	28 Nm (20.7 ftlb.)
No. 5: Cap screws	M14 x 1.5/M16 x 1.5 with rim	Tightening torque	28 Nm (20.7 ftlb.)	+/- 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
No. 6: Threaded connection securing anti-roll bar to chassis subframe	M10 x 62 thread	Tightening torque	60 Nm (44.3 ftlb.)
No. 1: Threaded connection securing anti-roll bar to rear-axle chassis subframe	M10 x 25 thread	Tightening torque	50 Nm (36.9 ftlb.)
No. 2/3: Threaded connection securing suspension/stabiliser to wheel carrier/shock absorber strut	M12 x 1.5 thread (always replace screws and lock nuts after removal)	Initial tightening	90 Nm (66.4 ftlb.)
No. 2/3: Threaded connection securing suspension/stabiliser to wheel carrier/shock absorber strut	M12 x 1.5 thread (always replace screws and lock nuts after removal)	Final tightening	+ 90°
No. 4: Rear-axle valve block to chassis subframe	M8 x 25 thread	Tightening torque	23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Cover on rear-axle valve block	M6 thread	Tightening torque	10 Nm (7.4 ftlb.)
No. 5: Cap screws on valve block	M14/M16 thread	Tightening torque	28 Nm (20.7 ftlb.)
No. 6: Cap screws on anti-roll bar	M14/M16 thread	Tightening torque	28 Nm (20.7 ftlb.)
No. 7: Threaded connection securing anti-roll bar to suspension/stabiliser	M12 x 1.5 thread (always replace screws and lock nuts after removal)	Tightening torque	100 Nm (73.8 ftlb.)
TPM control unit	Nuts/Item 1	Tightening torque	2 (1.5 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Loosening TPM control unit