Bolt torque for ATF Lines to Trans Case
05-12-2012, 01:50 PM
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Bolt torque for ATF Lines to Trans Case
Ach! I've hunted through the WSM but cannot find a torque value for the hollow bolts that tie the hose ends to the tranny case....I have new annealed copper and will butter them with a thin layer of Loctite 515.
I am thinking 45 lb-ft, but looking for suggestions, please.
Thanks/Tim
I am thinking 45 lb-ft, but looking for suggestions, please.
Thanks/Tim
05-12-2012, 04:01 PM
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I think you are correct that the torque spec is not in the WSM or spec books. Nor have I ever found it in any Mercedes rebuild or cooler line flush procedures. However, I think 45 is too high. I do them about 20-25 ft lbs and have not had any leaks as long as I used fresh or re-annealed sealing rings.
05-12-2012, 06:30 PM
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Oh, the banjo fittings on the power steering rack are identical to the tranny banjos (M14x1.5) and the torque for the power steering fittings is listed as 30 Nm (22 ft-lb).
