Tightening torques

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Bevel gear transfer case to manual transmission; Always replace bolts

40 Nm +45 ° (1/8 turn)

Flexible disc with heat shield to flange / bevel gear transfer case

Installing transmission carrier bevel gear transfer case/engine free of tension

Fig 1: Engine & Bevel Gear Transfer Case Bolts

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Note the following sequence when installing the transmission carrier:

Screw in all bolts hand-tight.
Tighten bolts - B - (M10 x 22) and bolt - C - (M8 x 22) first to 10 Nm.
Tighten bolts - A - (M10 x 45) to 50 Nm.
Tighten bolts to - B - to 40 Nm.

Tighten bolts - C - to 25 Nm.