SPECIFICATIONS 17 General Tightening Torques General Tightening Torques General Tightening Torques M6 standard bolt 8.8 10 ± 1.5 Nm (7.4 ± 1 ft-lb) (89 ± 13 in-lb) M8 standard bolt 8.8 24 ± 4 Nm (18 ± 3 ft-lb) M10 standard bolt 8.8 48 ± 8 Nm (35 ± 6 ft-lb) M12 standard bolt 8.8 85 ± 15 Nm (63 ± 11 ft-lb) M14 standard bolt 8.8 140 ± 25 Nm (103 ± 18 ft-lb) M16 standard bolt 8.8 190 ± 35 Nm (140 ± 26 ft-lb) Bolts that have been torque-tightened only, can be reused. Torque-tightened bolts, angle-tightened bolts, or yield-limit-tightened bolts: Grade 8.8 Should not be reused Grade 10.9 Can be reused Grade 12.9 Can be reused Note: Check bolts before reusing.
Bolts showing damage, for example cut marks on the underside or distortion of the flats, should be discarded. Intermediate front engine mounting brackets (accessories brackets) Step 1 105 ± 15 Nm (77.5 ± 11 ft-lb) Step 2 (angle tightening) 60 ± 5 degrees Front engine mounting Bracket to engine block 275 ± 45 Nm (203 ± 33 ft-lb) Bracket to engine cushion 140 ± 25 Nm (103 ± 18 ft-lb) Cushion to cross member 85 ± 15 Nm (63 ± 11 ft-lb)