Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Component | Fastener Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| Bolts and Nuts | ||
| M5 | 4.5 | |
| M6 | 10 | |
| M7 | 15 | |
| M8 | 20 | |
| M10 | 40 | |
| M12 | 652 | |
| Bracket to Body Bolt1 | - | 20 + 90° |
| Bracket to Engine Mount Bolt1 | - | 20 + 90° |
| Engine Mount to Body Bolt1 | - | 40 + 90° |
| Engine Mount to Engine Mount Bracket Bolt1 | - | 60 + 90° |
| Engine Mount Bracket to Engine1 | 40 + 180° | |
| Pendulum Support to Subframe Bolt1 | - | 100 + 90° |
| Pendulum Support to Transmission Bolt1 | - | 50 + 90° |
| Transmission Mount to Body Bolt1 | - | 40 + 90° |
| Transmission Mount to Transmission Mount Bracket1 | - | 60 + 90° |
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Secure Manual Transmission to Engine
| Item | Bolt | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1) | M12x55 | 80 |
| 2 1) | M12x165 | 80 |
| 3 | M10 x 105 | 40 |
| 4 | M10x50 | 40 |
| 5 2) | M12x65 | 80 |
| A | Alignment sleeves for centering | |
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Secure DSG Transmission to Engine
| Item | Bolt | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 3, 10 | M12x55 | 80 |
| 5 | M12x65 | 80 |
| 6, 7, 8 | M10x50 | 40 |
| 9 | M12x70 | 80 |
| 2, 4 | Starter, securing, refer to Removal and Installation | |
| A | Alignment sleeves for centering | |