Torque Specifications
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STARTER AND MOUNTING PARTS
| Type | Thread | Measure | |
| Starter motor mounting to transmission bell housing | All, except N51, N52, N52K, N53, N54 | 45 Nm | |
| Support to starter | All | M5 | 5 Nm |
| Support to crankcase | All | 47 Nm | |
| Electrical leads to starter | |||
| All | M5 | 5 Nm | |
| All | M6 | 7 Nm | |
| All | M8 | 13 Nm | |
| Bolt connection, pole tube | All | M6 | 6 Nm |
| Heat shield to starter motor | M6 | 6 Nm | |