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1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 R129

3.2L I6 M104•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque3756 Fluid7 DTC634 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

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Timing Chain Guide Torque Specs

for 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL320 R129 3.2L I6 M104 · RWD

Units

7 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Guide Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Critical

Replace if worn

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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