Front Engine Plate: Description and Operation

Front Sealing Flange and Vibration Damper Overview

• Secure the engine to the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095) when working on it.






1 Sealing Flange, Front

• Must be located on the alignment sleeves.

2 Bolt

• 8 Nm

• Observe the tightening sequence, refer to => [ Front Sealing Flange and Coolant Pump Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification ].

3 Coolant Pump Cover

4 Vibration Damper

5 Bolt

• 50 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

• Always replace

6 Washer

7 Seal

• Do not additionally lubricate or grease the sealing lip of the seal.

• Before installing, remove any remaining oil from the crankshaft journal with a clean cloth.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Crankshaft Seal, Vibration Damper Side ] Crankshaft Seal, Vibration Damper Side.

8 Bolt

• 13 Nm

Front Sealing Flange and Coolant Pump Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification





- Tighten the bolts - 1 through 17 - in the sequence shown to 8 Nm.