for 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500SL R129 5.0L V8 M119 · RWD
Units
10 fasteners
Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
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Camshaft Cap Bolts
Critical
Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
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Cover Bolts
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
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Gasket Bolts
Critical
19 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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Mounting Bolts
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
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Mounting Bolts
Critical
44 lb-ft · 59 Nm
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Rocker Arm Bolts
Critical
Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
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Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts
Critical
Tighten evenly in sequence
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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Sensor Bolts
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
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Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head
Critical
Apply anti-seize to threads
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
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Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
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