Bolt tightening schedule

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

Contents 1 Engine 1.1 Waterboxer, 2.1L 2 Transmission 2.1 Automatic Transmission 2.2 Differential (Automatic Transmission) 3 Interior 4 References

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