General Tightening Torques
| CAUTION | Screws coated with a locking fluid or self locking nuts must be replaced with new when reinstalled. |
See the table below to find the tightening torques for components not included in the summary.
Nuts and screws which are not self locking can be reused provided that they are in good condition.
| Applies to screwed joint with strength class 8.8. | |
|---|---|
| Thread | Tightening torque (Nm) |
| M5 | 5 |
| M6 | 10 |
| M7 | 17 |
| M8 | 24 |
| M10 | 50 |
| M12 | 80 |
| M14 | 130 |
Summary Of Tightening Torques For Specific Components
| CAUTION | Screws coated with locking fluid or sealant must always be replaced with new when reinstalled. |
Always use new screws and nuts when angle tightening. Any exceptions to this rule will be indicated in the method.
Angle tightening in tight spaces, see Screwed Joint, Torque/Angle Tightening.
| The nut for the lever and gear shift linkage rod | 16 Nm |
|---|---|
| Oil plug for transmission | 40 Nm |
| Screw, carrier plate - torque converter 6 screws | 35 Nm |
| Screw, oil pipe - dipstick pipe - transmission | 15 Nm |
| Screw, oil pipe - transmission | 6 Nm |
| Transmission input speed sensor/transmission output speed sensor | 5.5 Nm |
| Mounting to transmission, (M10) | Step 1 30 Nm Step 2 160° |
AW
| Back-up (reversing) lamps switch | 25 Nm |
|---|---|
| Engine mount (M12) | Step 1 30 Nm Stage 2 80° |
| Oil plug for transmission | 35 Nm |
M56/M66
| Engine mount, left side | Screw, M14, 120 Nm, Nuts, 4 pieces., 35 Nm + 60° |
|---|---|
| Oil plug for transmission | 35 Nm |
| Screw drive shaft - wheel hub | 35 Nm + 90° |
| Screw clutch cylinder | 10 Nm |
| Flywheel (applies to MPS6) | 114 Nm |
MMT6/MTX75/IB5/B6/MPS6
| Final drive against rear bushing | 80 Nm |
|---|---|
| Bevel gear screw - transmission | 75 Nm |
| Propeller shaft CV | Stage 1..... The screws opposite each other. Tighten to 10 Nm Stage 2..... All screws. Tighten to 25 Nm. |
| Level/filler plug final drive housing NOTE: 2 plugs, 1 for the Active on Demand Coupling and 1 for the final drive | 35 Nm |
| Level/filler plug, bevel gear | 35 Nm |
| Oil plug, final drive | 35 Nm |
| Oil plug, Active On-Demand Coupling | 35 Nm |
| Pinion nut (Active on Demand Coupling) | 100 Nm |
| Screw oil pump (Active on Demand Coupling) | 5.5 Nm |
| Screw control module (Active on Demand Coupling) | 5.5 Nm |
| Adjusting nut bevel gear | 50 Nm |
| NOTE |
|---|
| 2 plugs, 1 for the Active on Demand Coupling and 1 for the final drive |
AWD