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This page will provide references to all bolts that need tightening per manufacturer's specification.  
 
This page will provide references to all bolts that need tightening per manufacturer's specification.  
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== Engine ==
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=== Waterboxer, 2.1L ===
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*Oil Drain Plug - 18 ft. lb.
  
 
== Transmission  ==
 
== Transmission  ==

Latest revision as of 21:34, 9 January 2012

This page will provide references to all bolts that need tightening per manufacturer's specification.

Engine

Waterboxer, 2.1L

  • Oil Drain Plug - 18 ft. lb.

Transmission

Automatic Transmission

  • Oil Pan - 20 Nm (14 ft. lb.)[1]
  • Oil Strainer Cover - 3 Nm (26 in. lb.)[1]
  • Valve Body - 4 Nm (35 in. lb.)[1]

Differential (Automatic Transmission)

  • Oil Pan - 10 Nm (7 ft. lb.)[2]
    • Note: tighten diagonally, retorque twice more after intervals of 5 minutes

Interior

  • Steering wheel retention bolt - 50 Nm (36 ft. lb.)[3]


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bentley Publishers, "Official Factory Repair Manual": 38.25
  2. Bentley Publishers, "Official Factory Repair Manual": 39.50
  3. Bentley Publishers, "Official Factory Repair Manual": 94.2