Tightening torques
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Drive shaft to flange | 45 N.m (37 ft lb) |
| Torque converter to drive plate | 60 N.m (44 ft lb) |
| Transmission to engine bolt (M12) | 80 N.m (59 ft lb) |
| Transmission to engine bolt (M10) | 60 N.m (44 ft lb) |
| Front mount to assembly | 60 N.m (44 ft lb) |
| Left mount to assembly | 60 N.m (44 ft lb) |
| Left mount to transmission | 25 N.m (18 ft lb) |
| Cover plate to transmission | 15 N.m (11 ft lb) |
| Ball joint to control arm | 35 N.m (26 ft lb) |
| Starter to transmission | 60 N.m (44 ft lb) |