E 250 V10-6.8L VIN S (2005)
4. NOTE: If not secure within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, follow the
directions provided on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future
oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant at the engine front cover-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown.
5. NOTE: Tighten the bolts in three stages.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
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Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
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Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
6. Lower the engine and remove the special tools.
7. Install the flywheel inspection plate.
