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Tightening Specifications


Cylinder Head





Tighten cylinder head in tightening sequence as follows:
- Pretighten all bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
- Then tighten all bolts a 1/4 turn (90°) further using a rigid wrench.
- Then tighten all bolts again a 1/4 turn (90°) further.

For additional information regarding Cylinder Head Bolts, refer to Service and Repair. Cylinder Head, Removing and Installing





Camshaft Bearing Caps bolts 10 Nm (take note of dowel sleeves).

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Torque
Assembly 65 Nm + 90° (1/4 turn) further
To measure radial clearance 65Nm, but NOT additional 90°

For further information regarding bearing cap bolts, refer to Service and Repair. Service and Repair

Connecting rod bearing cap torque
Always replace bolts
Assembly 30 Nm + 90°(1/4 turn) further
To measure radial clearance 30 Nm, but NOT additional 90°

Camshaft Sprocket 65 Nm
Crankshaft Toothed Belt Sprocket 90 Nm + 90°
Vibration Damper/belt Pulley 25 Nm
Intake manifold bolts 10 Nm
Exhaust Manifold to Cyl. Head 25 Nm
Coolant pump bolts 15 Nm
Drive plate bolts 60 Nm and turn 90° (1/4 turn) further
(turning further can be done in several stages).
Oil Pump bolt 15 Nm













Tightening torques