Tightening torques

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Torque converter to drive plate	60 Nm
Transmission to engine bolt M 12	80 Nm
Transmission to engine bolt M 10	60 Nm
Transmission to crankcase/engine M 10	25 Nm

Coupling link to control arm:

Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION ; I - Assembly overview, subframe, stabilizer bar, control arm

Fig 1: Removing Bolts

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Control arm to chassis:

Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION ; Removing and installing control arm

Axle shaft to drive flange:

Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION

Wheel bolts to wheel hub:

Refer to 44 WHEELS, TIRES, WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission To Body Bolts

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Transmission to body:

Replace bolts.

Bolts -A-	60 Nm + 90 °
Bolts -B-	40 Nm + 90 °

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Support Bolts

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Pendulum support:

Replace bolts

Bolts -A-	20 Nm + 90 °
Bolts -B-	40 Nm + 90 °

Install engine/transmission mountings stress-free.

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