engine

Main Bearings Torque Specs

for 2000 Mercedes-Benz E430 W210 4.3L V8 M113 · RWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Flywheel Bolts

Critical

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

70 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Critical

Step 1: 30 lb-ft. Step 2: +90°.

30 lb-ft · 40 Nm

90°

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Pickup Tube

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E430 W210

11 fasteners