List of tightening torques
For tightening torques not in the text, see Tightening torque.
Note. For tightening torques not in the text, see Tightening torque.
Scheme 1
Remove the blind cover plug.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise slightly.
Install the crankshaft stop 9995451. Ensure that it bottoms out against the engine block.
Turn the crankshaft counter-clockwise until it stops against the crankshaft stop.
Check that the marking on the crankshaft timing gear pulley corresponds with the marking on the oil pump.
Note. For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque.
Removing the lower torque rod
Raise the car.
Remove
- the splash guard under the engine.
Scheme 2
Remove
- the torque rod from the transmission and sub-frame.
Scheme 3
- Install the new torque rod
- Tighten the screws (A) to the transmission. Tighten to 35 Nm . Angle-tighten 40° .
- Tighten the nuts (B) to the sub-frame. Tighten to 65 Nm . Angle-tighten 60° .
- Tighten the nuts (C). Tighten to 35 Nm . Angle-tighten 90° .
Removing the nuts for the lower torque rod
Remove both the nuts retaining the lower torque rod.
Tightening the nuts for the lower torque rod
Tighten the two nuts for the lower torque rod. Tighten to 65 Nm. Angle-tighten 90° .
Use bevel protractor 9512050.
Note. Use new nuts.
Removing the torque bracket
Note. As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Scheme 4
Remove
- the engine stabilizer brace
- the charge air pipe (only turbocharged (TC) engines)
- the screw for the dip stick pipe (6 cylinder automatics only)
- the oil filler cap
- the cover over the ignition coils
- the torque bracket.
Scheme 5
Install
- the torque bracket. Tighten the screws (A). Tighten to 50 Nm
- the screw for the dip stick pipe (6 cylinder automatics only)
- the cover over the ignition coils
- the oil filler cap
- the charge air pipe (only turbocharged (TC) engines)
- the engine stabilizer brace.
Tighten the screws on the suspension turrets. Tighten to 50 Nm . Tighten the screw in the torque bracket (B). Tighten to 80 Nm .
Replacing the engine torque bracket
See Replacing the engine torque bracket
See Replacing the engine torque bracket
See Replacing the engine torque bracket
See Replacing the engine torque bracket
See Replacing the engine torque bracket
See also:
• Checking the boot for the steering shaft/firewall
• Summary of tightening torques for specific components
• Summary of tightening torques for specific components
• Fuel line, lock
• Flanged joint, assembling
• Installing wheels
• Pinion seal bevel gear, replacing
• Central electrical unit, engine compartment, replacing
• Propeller shaft, replacing