engine

Flexplate Torque Specs

for 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML550 W166 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278 · AWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Flexplate Bolts

Critical

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63 lb-ft · 85 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

19 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

44 lb-ft · 60 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Torque Converter Bolts

Critical

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37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts

Critical

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41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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2013 MERCEDES-BENZ ML550 W166

10 fasteners