11 11 Engine block
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ENGINE BLOCK - TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Main bearing bolts (steel bolts 10.9) | N54 | M10 x 100 | Replace screws | |
| Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 70° | |||
| 2AZ Bedplate Aluminium screws/bolts are marked with blue paint. |
N54 | M10 x 27 | Replace screws Thread repairs exclusively with Al Helicoil. Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail. |
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| Jointing torque | 15 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90° | |||
| 3AZ Bedplate Aluminium screws/bolts are marked with blue paint. |
N54 | M8 x 37 | Replace screws Thread repairs exclusively with Al Helicoil. Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail. |
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| Jointing torque | 10 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90° | |||
| 4AZ Bedplate Aluminium screws/bolts are marked with blue paint. |
N54 | M10 x 41 | Replace screws Thread repairs exclusively with Al Helicoil. Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail. |
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| Jointing torque | 15 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 90° | |||
| 5AZ Oil spray nozzles to engine block | N54 | Hollow bolt | 12 Nm | |
| 6AZ Screw plug, water drain | N54 | M14 x 1.5 | Replace seal | 25 Nm |
| 7AZ Screw plug, timing case upper section | N54 | M22 x 1.5 | Replace seal | 50 Nm |
| 8AZ Screw plug, timing case lower section | N54 | M16 x 1.5 | Replace seal | 30 Nm |