Tightening torques

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Transmission to engine:

A - Dowel sleeve
B - Dowel sleeve

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (ENGINE/TRANSMISSION)

Fastener⁽¹⁾

Size

Qty.

Tightening torque

M12 x 55

80 N.m (59 ft lb)

M12 x 64

80 N.m (59 ft lb)

3 ⁽²⁾

M10 x 140

60 N.m (44 ft lb)

4 ⁽³⁾

M7 x 12

10 N.m (7 ft lb)

5 ⁽³⁾

M6 x 8

10 N.m (7 ft lb)

⁽¹⁾	To identify fastener, see Fig 1.

⁽²⁾	For starter and bracket at front of transmission

⁽³⁾	Flywheel shield plate

Fig 1: Locating Transmission To Engine Fasteners

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NOTE: If the clutch housing has been replaced, or if the entire transmission is being replaced. there is a modified clutch housing from transmission number (production date) 13 09 3. See Modified clutch housing from transmission number (production date) 13 09 3 .

Assembly mounts

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (ENGINE/TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY MOUNTS)

Fastener⁽¹⁾

Size

Qty.

Tightening torque

M10 x 60

45 N.m (33 ft lb)

M10 x 30

60 N.m (44 ft lb)

3 ⁽²⁾

M10 x 45

60 N.m (44 ft lb)

4 ⁽²⁾

M10 nut

10 N.m (7 ft lb)

⁽¹⁾	To identify fasteners, see Fig 2.

⁽²⁾	Not applicable to all vehicles. The transmission support was gradually discontinued after approx. November 1993 production. When carrying out repairs on a vehicle that is equipped with the support, it should always be re-installed.

Fig 2: Locating Assembly Mounts Fasteners

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Component	Torque Specification
Transmission bracket (left) to transmission	35 N.m	(26 ft lb)
Engine bracket (right) to subframe	60 N.m	(44 ft lb)
Engine mount to subframe	50 N.m	(37 ft lb)
Drive axle to drive flange	45 N.m	(33 ft lb)