engine

Cylinder Head R&R Torque Specs

for 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350 W164 3.5L V6 M272 · AWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Adjuster Solenoid

Replace O-ring when reinstalling.

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Camshaft Bearing Caps

Critical

Tighten evenly in sequence to seat camshaft.

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Cover Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

1) 20 Nm. 2) 50 Nm. 3) +90 degrees. 4) +90 degrees.

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

180°

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Cylinder Head Bolts (M11)

Critical

REPLACE BOLTS. Step 1: 15 lb-ft. Step 2: +90°. Step 3: +90°. Tighten in sequence from center outward.

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

90°

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

40 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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2007 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 W164

9 fasteners