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Crankshaft, Cylinder Block - Fastener Tightening Specifications






Fastener Tightening Specifications






Accessory Assembly Bracket - Tightening Specifications and Tightening Sequence





- Tighten bolts in 2 stages in - 1 to 5 - sequence as follows:






Bolts - 1 - and - 2 - are fitting bolts.

Sealing Flange - Tightening Specifications and Tightening Sequence





- Tighten bolts in 3 stages as follows:






Install Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (G28) Sensor Wheel





If sensor wheel bolts were loosened, bolts and sensor wheel must be replaced.

- Clean contact surface between crankshaft and sensor wheel, it must be free of oil and grease.

- Lightly coat contact surface between crankshaft and sensor wheel with locking compound, locking compound.

Installation position:

The mark "VR6" - 2 - must be positioned at the bore of bolt - 3 -, that goes into the crank pin of the crankshaft (the contour of the crankshaft is shown by the dashed line - 1 -).

The gap - arrow - in the ring gear lies across from the designation.

Ignore the second "VR6" imprint - 4 -.

- Tighten sensor wheel bolts in 3 stages as follows:

- Tighten bolts by hand.

- Tighten the bolt - 3 - to 10 Nm and an additional 90° (1/4 turn).

- Tighten both other bolts to 10 Nm and an additional 90° (1/4 turn).