Tightening Specifications

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Component	Fastener Size	Nm
Bolts and Nuts
	M6	10
	M7	15
	M8	25
	M10	40
	M12	60

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Components

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1 - 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

2 - 20 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

3 - 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

¹ Always replace

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Mount & Bolts

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A - 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

B - 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

¹ Always replace

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Supports & Bolts

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NOTE:

Secure the pendulum support to the transmission first and then to the subframe.

A - Strength category 8.8 = 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

A - Strength category 10.9 = 50 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

B - 100 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

Removing: first remove the bolt -B-, then the bolts -A-.

Installing: first install the bolts -A-, then the bolt -B-.

¹ Always replace