Bolts and Nuts

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Fig 1: Identifying Nut And Bolt

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Loosen the bolts and nuts opposite the tightening sequence.
Bolts and nuts which secure covers and housings should be loosened and tightened diagonally and in steps if no tightening sequence is specified.
Especially delicate parts, such as clutch pressure plates, must not be distorted. Loosen and tighten the bolts and nuts in stages and in a diagonal sequence.
The tightening specification stated apply to non-lubricated nuts and bolts.
Always replace self locking nuts and bolts.
Use a wire brush to clean the threads of bolts that were installed using liquid locking fluid. Next, use Locking Compound AMV 185 101 A1 to install the bolts.
Clean the threaded holes for the self-locking bolts or for the bolts coated with the locking compound. Otherwise there is a risk that the bolts will shear the next time they are removed.
Please make sure that the thread pitch is correct so that the proper thread tap is used during cleaning, and the threads are not damaged.