Fastener Tightening Specifications

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Component Fastener Size Nm
Bolts and Nuts
Β  M6 9
M7 15
M8 23
M10 40
M12 60
Bracket to Body Bolt (1) - 20 + 90Β°
Bracket to Engine Mount Bolt (1) - 20 + 90Β°
Engine Mount to Body Bolt (1) - 40 + 90Β°
Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Bolt (1) - 40 + 180Β°
Engine Mount to Engine Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - 60 + 90Β°
Pendulum Support to Subframe Bolt (1) - 100 + 90Β°
Pendulum Support to Transmission Bolt (1) - 50 + 90Β°
Transmission Mount to Body Bolt (1) - 40 + 90Β°
Transmission Mount to Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - 60 + 90Β°
(1) Always replace
RENDER: 1.0x

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