Engine, Installing: Notes
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Tightening Specifications
NOTE:
The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permissible, although lubricants containing graphite are not.
Do not use any ungreased parts.
Tightening specification tolerance: ±15%.
| Component | Nm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolts and nuts | M 6 | 10 | |
| M 7 | 15 | ||
| M 8 | 20 | ||
| M 10 | 40 | ||
| M 12 | 65 | ||
- Subframe mount. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .
- Secure transmission mounting to engine. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .