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Tightening Torques

TIGHTENING TORQUES CHART

Application Torque (Nm) Torque (lbf ft) Dimension
Exhaust manifold 25 19 M8
Drain plug, engine oil 25 19 M14x1.5
Idler sprocket, balancer-shaft chain 25 19 M8
Cylinder head, stage I
step II
step III
40
60
Tighten a further 90°
30
44
Tighten a further 90°
M12
Intake manifold 22 16 M8
Camshaft bearing caps 15 11 M8
Balancer shaft sprockets 22 16 M8
Camshaft sprockets 63 47 M10
Timing chain tensioner 63 47 M22
Piston cooling nozzle 18 13 M10
Drive plate
with Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 270
95 70 M10x1.25
Hub center nut 230 170  
Oil filter 10 7  
Oil hoses for oil cooler 8 6 M6
Oil sump 22 16 M8
Plug for timing chain tensioner 22 16  
Plug for oil pressure reducing valve 30 22  
Plug for oil cooler thermostat 60 44  
Main bearing caps 20 + 70° 15 + 70° M12
Throttle body 8 6 M6
Flywheel
with Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 270
80 59 M10x1.25
Thermostat housing 22 16 M8
Timing cover (all bolts) 22 16 M8
Turbocharger 25 19 M8
Ignition discharge module 11 8 M6
Spark plugs 28 21  
Camshaft cover 15 11 M8
Crankshaft pulley 175 130 M16x1.5
Big-end bearing cap with nut 20 + 70° 15 + 70° M9x1
Big-end bearing cap with bolt 25 + 100° 18 + 100° M9x1
Other bolts 5 4 M5
  10 7 M6
  20 15 M8
  40 30 M10