Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| CMP Sensor Wire Harness Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Camshaft Retainer Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass | 75 degrees | |
| Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Coolant Temperature Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed | 330 N.m | 240 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - First Pass - Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Final Pass | 140 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 80 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs - First Pass in Sequence | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs - Final Pass in Sequence | 51 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 90 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 70 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - M8 Bolts in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Coolant Plug | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Engine Block Coolant Heater | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Block Oil Gallery/Coolant Plugs | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts - First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Final Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Studs | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Flywheel Bolts - First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Flywheel Bolts - Second Pass | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Flywheel Bolts - Final Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Front Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Fuel Rail Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fuel Rail Crossover Tube Bolts | 3.8 N.m | 34 lb in |
| Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Knock Sensor Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Oil Filter | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Oil Filter Fitting | 55 N.m | 40 lb ft |
| Oil Filter Tube-to-Bottom of Oil Pan Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Filter Tube-to-Side of Oil Pan Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Baffle Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Left Side | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Right Side | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Oil Pan Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan M6 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Rear Cover | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan M8 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Oil Gallery Plugs | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pressure Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump Screen Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Rear Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Service Lift Bracket M8 Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Service Lift Bracket M10 Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Spark Plugs - New Cylinder Heads | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Spark Plugs - All Subsequent Installations | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Throttle Body Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Throttle Body Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Throttle Body Studs | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Timing Chain Dampener Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Valley Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Valve Lifter Guide Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Valve Rocker Arm Bolts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Water Inlet Housing Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts - First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts - Final Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |