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Tightening torques:: Notes

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Application Torque (N.m) Torque (lbf ft) Dimension
Exhaust manifold, cylinder head studs 17.5 12.9 M8 x 48
Exhaust manifold, lock nuts to cylinder head 17.5 12.9 M8
Exhaust manifold, lock nuts to cylinder head (turbo) 24 17.7 M8
Drain plug, engine oil 25 18.5 M14x 1.5
Brake calliper 105 77.7  
Idler sprocket, balancer shaft chain 25 18.5 M8 x 55
Subframe bolts:      
Front 115 85  
Centre 190 140.6  
Rear 110 + 75° 81.4 + 75°  
Cylinder head:     M12
stage I 40 29.5  
stage II 60 44.3  
stage III Turn 90° Turn 90 °  
Cylinder head/timing cover 24 17.7 M8 x 30
End plate 10 7.4 M6 x 16
Wheels 120 89  
Intake manifold, stay to block 24 17.7 zxd
Intake manifold to cylinder head 24 17.7 M8 x 30
Intake manifold to cylinder head (alternative on turbo engines) 24 17.7 M8 x 35
Camshaft bearing caps 15 11 M8 x 40
Camshaft sprockets 63 47 M10 x 1.5 x 30
Balance chain tensioner 10 7.4 M6 x 35
Timing chain tensioner 63 47 M22 x 1.5
Chain guide 10 7.4 M6 x 35
Piston cooling nozzle 18 13.3 M10 x 1
Bearing housing, balancer shaft to block 10 7.4 M6 x 16
Torque converter (aut.) 60 44.4

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Engine pad/mounting 39 29

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Engine pad/body 73 54

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Engine pad/gearbox 39 29

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Hub centre-nuts 290 215

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Hub centre-nuts with top groove 170 + 45° 126 + 45 °

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Oil filter 10 7.4 3/4"-16UNF
Oil filler funnel, top mounting 10 7.4 M6 x 12
Oil filler funnel, bottom mounting 22 16.2 M8 x 14
Oil hoses, gearbox (aut.) 25 18.5  
Oil cooler hoses, adapter housing 8 5.9 M6 nut
Oil sump 22 16.2 M8 x 25
Plug for timing chain tensioner 22.5 16.6 M11 x 1
Plug for oil pressure reducing valve 30 22 M8 x 1.5
Plug for oil cooler thermostat 60 44 M28 x 1.5
Main bearing caps 20 + 70° 14.8 + 70° M12
Pipe clamp to camshaft cover (turbo) 9.5 7 M6 x 16
Flywheel / Drive plate
with 74 96 292 Thread locking adhesive
20 + 50° 14.8 + 50° M10 x 1.25
Timing cover 22 16.2 M8 x 45
Turbo, stud bolt 22 16.2 M8 x 38
Turbo, lock nut to exhaust manifold 25 18.5 M8
Turbo, stay to block 22 16.2 M8 x 16
Turbo, oil pipe in 25 18.5 M12 x 1.5
Turbo, oil pipe out 22 16.2 M8 x 15
Turbo, water pipe 25 18.5 M14 x 1.5
Turbo/intake manifold 8 5.9 M6 x 20
Ignition discharge module 11 8.1 M6 x 16
Spark plugs 28 20.7 M14 x 1.25
Water pipe 25 18.5 M14 x 1.5
Camshaft cover 15 11 M8 x 35
Camshaft cover, cover 4 3 M6 x 16
Crankshaft pulley 175 129.5 M16 x 1.5
Crankcase ventilation pipe (turbo) 24 17.7 M16 x 1.5 x 28
Big -end bearing caps 20 + 70° 14.8 + 70° M9 x 1
Gear selector cable 21 15.5

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End pieces 75 55.5