transmission

Shift Fork Torque Specs

for 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500SL R129 5.0L V8 M119 · RWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Flywheel Bolts

Critical

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern

70 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

56 lb-ft · 76 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Pan Bolts

Critical

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Transmission Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer if equipped

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Transmission Pan Bolts

Tighten in criss-cross pattern

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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