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Fastener Specifications

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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 
Application
Camshaft Cover Seal
Connecting Rod Bearing
Crankshaft Lower Bearing
Crankshaft Thrust Upper Bearing
Crankshaft Upper Bearing
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing
Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket
Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch O-Ring Seal
Engine Oil Manifold Check Valve
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe
Fuel Injector Nozzle Housing Seal
Fuel Injector Retainer
Fuel Injector Spacer
Fuel Pump Bracket Gasket
Fuel Pump O-Ring
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Gasket
Intake Manifold Seal
Oil Level Indicator Tube Seal
Oil Pan High Pressure Port Seal
Oil Pump Housing Passage Seal
Oil Pump Suction Pipe Gasket
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Seal
Piston Pin Retainer
Spark Plug Shield Seal
Throttle Body Gasket
Timing Chain Tensioner Gasket
Vacuum Pump Seal
Valve Stem Oil Seal
Water Inlet Seal
Water Outlet Seal
Water Pump Gasket
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt [8x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
Connecting Rod Bolt
  • First Pass:
 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 110 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 150 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Inner [8x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Crankshaft and Bearing Removal and Installation
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt- Outer [8x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Crankshaft and Bearing Removal and Installation
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt- Side [8x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Crankshaft and Bearing Removal and Installation
Cylinder Head Bolt M8 x 80.8 [3x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Cylinder Head Bolt M11 x 178 [16x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
  • First Pass:
 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 185 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Flywheel Replacement
Fuel Pump Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Engine Mount Fasteners
  • First Pass:
 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 60-75 degrees
Oil Filter
  • 3/4 to 1 full turn after gasket makes contact with the sealing surface on the filter mounting flange
Oil Pan Bolt M6 Oil Pan Replacement
Oil Pump Drive Bolt
  • First Pass:
 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 110 degrees
Wiring Harness Connector Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt M6 x 43.4
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt M6 x 43.4
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Camshaft Carrier Bolt M6 x 60 Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Camshaft Cover Bolt [36x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt
  • First Pass:
 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 45 degrees
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt [8x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Replacement
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug M9 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug M12 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug M14 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug M16 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Engine Block Core Hole Plug M18 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Coolant Outlet Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Front Cover Bolt M6 x 45
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Engine Front Cover Replacement
Engine Front Cover Bolt M6 x 60 [9x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Water Pump Replacement (LGX)
Engine Front Cover Bolt M8 x 66 [2x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Engine Front Cover Replacement
Engine Front Cover Bolt M12 x 55.8
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Engine Front Cover Replacement
Engine Front Cover Bolt M12 x 75.9
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Engine Front Cover Replacement
Engine Front Cover Stud 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Fitting 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Bolt 28 N.m (21 lb ft)
Fuel Feed Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor 33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Fuel Pipe Shield Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Fuel Rail Crossover Pipe Fitting 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Ignition Coil Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor Bolt 4 N.m (35 lb in)
Intake Manifold Bolt [8x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Intake Manifold Replacement
Intake Manifold Insulator Retainer 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Knock Sensor Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Bolt 4 N.m (35 lb in)
Oil Gallery Plug M20 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pan Baffle Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Lower Oil Pan Bolt [13x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Oil Pan Overhaul
Oil Pan Bolt M8 x 20 [9x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Oil Pan Replacement
Oil Pan Bolt M8 x 36 [6x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Oil Pan Replacement
Oil Pan Bolt M8 x 66 [3x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Oil Pan Replacement
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pump Bolt [2x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Oil Pump Replacement
Oil Pump Bolt [4x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Oil Pump Replacement
Oil Pump Suction Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Bolt 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Drain Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Bolt [6x]
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Replacement
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Drain Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Piston Oil Cooling Nozzle Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Spark Plug 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
Timing Chain Guide Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Throttle Body Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Vacuum Pump Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Outlet Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Pump Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.		 Water Pump Replacement (LGX)
Water Pump Inlet Pipe Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
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