Torque Settings

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Fig 1: Identifying Transmission-To-Engine Bolts

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Transmission to engine

Item	Bolt	Qty.	Nm
1	M 12 x 40	1	80
2	M 12 x 60	3	80
3	M 12 x 70	1	80
4	M 10 x 70	1	45
5	M 10 x 55	2	45
A + B	Dowel sleeves in engine

Left assembly mounting to bracket - arrows -

Replace bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Pendulum Support

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50 Nm plus an additional 90 °

Pendulum support

Replace bolts.

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Support Bolts

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Bolts - A - 20 Nm plus an additional 90 °

Bolts - B - 40 Nm plus an additional 90 °

NOTE:

Install engine and transmission mountings without tension. Refer to 10 - ENGINE - ASSEMBLY .

Transmission bracket - A - to transmission

Replace bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Bracket

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Bolts - arrows - 50 Nm

Converter to drive plate: 60 Nm

Retainer for power steering line to transmission. Refer to 48 STEERING .

Power steering line to transmission. Refer to 48 STEERING .

Retainer to valve body cover. Refer to 48 STEERING .

Drive shaft to flange shaft. Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION .

Swivel joint to suspension link. Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION .

Coupling rod to suspension link. Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION .

Wheel bolt to wheel hub. Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION .