Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Component | Fastener Size | Nm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backup Lamp Switch to Transmission Housing | - | 20 | ||
| Cable Bracket to Transmission Bolt | - | 20 | ||
| Drain Plug to Transmission Housing | - | 45 | ||
| Fill Plug to Transmission Housing | - | 45 | ||
| Retaining Bracket to Transmission Housing Stud Bolt | - | 20 | ||
| Retainer Plate to Transmission Housing Screw | - | 5 | ||
| Reverse Gear Selector Fork to Transmission Housing Nut | - | 20 + 90° | ||
| Shift Housing to Body Nut | - | 8 | ||
| Shift Unit to Transmission Housing Bolt (1) | - | 25 | ||
| Stub Shaft Bolt (1) | - | 35 | ||
| Trip Recorder Sensor to Clutch Housing Bolt | - | 12 | ||
| Transmission Housing to Clutch Housing Bolt (1) | ||||
| -- Internal hex round head = >>through build date 08 August 2000<< | M8 aluminum bolt | 8 + 180° | ||
| -- Internal hex round head = >>through build date 08 August 2000<< | M9 aluminum bolt | 15 + 180° | ||
| -- Outer hex head, steel bolt | - | 15 + 90° | ||
| Transmission Shift Lever to Selector Lever Nut (1) | - | 23 | ||
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Transmission to Engine Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification
| Item | Screw | Quantity | Nm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M12 x 50 | 2 | 80 |
| 2 | M12 x 165 | 2 | 80 |
| 3 | M10 x 50 | 2 | 40 |
| 4 | M10 x 68 | 1 | 40 |
| 5 | M12 x 65 | 1 | 80 |
-A and B- : alignment pins
Transmission Mount to Transmission Bolt
-- Replace the bolts.
Tighten the bolts -arrows- to 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.
Ground Cable to Transmission Bolt/Nut
-- Tighten the ground cable - 1- bolt/nut to 20 Nm