Tightening torques

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Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Bolts (4-Cyl. Engine)

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Transmission to engine

Item no.	Bolt	Number of pieces	Nm
1	M12 x 55	2	80
2	M12 x 70	1	80
3 * See note	M12 x 165	2	80
4	M10 x 50	2	45
5	M10 x 105	1	45

*starter to transmission

Replace bolts.

Items - A + B - - alignment bushings

Fig 2: Transmission Left Mount

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Transmission console - 1 - to transmission

Bolts - arrows -.

50 Nm + 90 °

Replace bolts.

Fig 3: Left Assembly Mounting Hex Bolts & Left Mount

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Transmission to chassis

Bolts - arrows -.

100 Nm

Replace bolts.

Hydraulic line to transmission		25 Nm
Small cover plate for flywheel to intermediate plate/engine		10 Nm
Shielding plate/drive axle to bevel gear transfer case		25 Nm