2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GL450 X166

4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278AWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
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Differential Service Torque Specs

for 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450 X166 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278 · AWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Air Box Clips
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
Cover Bolts
Critical
RTV sealant
31 lb-ft · 42 Nm
Cover Screws
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Drain Plug
Critical
New washer
38 lb-ft · 51 Nm
Fill Plug
Critical
38 lb-ft · 51 Nm
Mounting Bolts
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Oil Drain Plug
Critical
Use new crush washer
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
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