Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Component	Fastener Size	Nm
Bolts and Nuts
-	M6	10
	M7	15
	M8	25
	M10	40
	M12	60

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Components

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= 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹
= 20 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹
= 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Mount & Bolts

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A -

= 40 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

B -

= 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Supports & Bolts

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NOTE: Install the pendulum support to the transmission first and then to the subframe.

A -

Strength category 10.9 = 50 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

B -

= 100 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn ¹

Removing: First, remove the bolt -B-, then the bolts -A-.

Installing: First, install the bolts -A-, then the bolt -B-.

¹ Always replace