Bolt tightening schedule

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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
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