Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Air cleaner | ||
| Air cleaner bolt | 8.8 +/- 1.0 N.m (78 +/- 9 in-lb) | |
| Volume airflow sensor nut | 8.8 +/- 1.0 N.m (78 +/- 9 in-lb) | |
| Air intake hose clamp bolt | 3.9 +/- 1.0 N.m (38 +/- 8 in-lb) | |
| Intake manifold < 2.4L Engine > | ||
| Accelerator cable clamp bolt | 11 +/- 1 N.m (97 +/- 9 in-lb) | |
| EGR vacuum regulator solenoid valve bolt | 8.8 +/- 1.0 N.m (78 +/- 9 in-lb) | |
| EGR valve bolt | 21 +/- 4 N.m (16 +/- 3 ft-lb) | |
| Evaporative emission purge solenoid valve bolt | 8.8 +/- 1.0 N.m (78 +/- 9 in-lb) | |
| Fuel high-pressure hose connection bolt | 4.9 +/- 1.0 N.m (44 +/- 8 in-lb) | |
| Fuel rail bolt | 12 +/- 1 N.m (100 +/- 13 in-lb) | |
| Fuel return pipe bolt | 8.9 +/- 1.9 N.m (78 +/- 17 in-lb) | |
| Intake manifold bolt | 20 +/- 2 N.m (15 +/- 1 ft-lb) | |
| Intake manifold nut | 20 +/- 2 N.m (15 +/- 1 ft-lb) | |
| Intake manifold stay bolt | 30 +/- 3 N.m (23 +/- 2 ft-lb) | |
| Manifold differential pressure sensor bolt | 4.9 +/- 1.0 N.m (44 +/- 8 in-lb) | |
| Oil dipstick guide bolt | 14 +/- 1 N.m (117 +/- 13 in-lb) | |
| Vacuum pipe bolt | 11 +/- 1 N.m (98 +/- 8 in-lb) | |
| Intake manifold < 3.0L Engine > | ||
| Fuel high-pressure hose connection bolt | 4.9 +/- 1.0 N.m (44 +/- 8 in-lb) | |
| Bracket bolt | 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 3 ft-lb) | |
| Fuel rail bolt | 12 +/- 1 N.m (100 +/- 13 in-lb) | |
| Intake manifold nut | 22 +/- 1 N.m (16 +/- 1 ft-lb) | |
| Timing belt front upper cover bolt | M6 | 11 +/- 1 N.m (98 +/- 8 in-lb) |
| M8 | 14 +/- 1 N.m (117 +/- 13 in-lb) | |
| Intake manifold plenum < 3.0L Engine > | ||
| Control wiring harness connector bracket bolt | 4.9 +/- 1.0 N.m (44 +/- 8 in-lb) | |
| EGR pipe connection bolt | 18 +/- 2 N.m (13 +/- 1 ft-lb) | |
| EGR valve bolt | 21 +/- 4 N.m (16 +/- 3 ft-lb) | |
| Engine mount stay bolt | 36 +/- 6 N.m (27 +/- 4 ft-lb) | |
| Heater pipe bolt | 18 +/- 2 N.m (13 +/- 1 ft-lb) | |
| Intake manifold plenum bolt and nut | 18 +/- 2 N.m (13 +/- 1 ft-lb) | |
| Intake manifold plenum stay bolt, front and rear | M8 | 18 +/- 2 N.m (13 +/- 1 ft-lb) |
| M10 | 35 +/- 6 N.m (26 +/- 4 ft-lb) | |
| Manifold differential pressure sensor bolt | 4.9 +/- 1.0 N.m (44 +/- 8 in-lb) | |
| Power steering oil pump stay bolt (bolt, washer assembly) | 44 +/- 10 N.m (33 +/- 7 ft-lb) | |
| Power steering oil pump stay bolt (bolt, flange) | 23 +/- 4 N.m (17 +/- 3 ft-lb) | |
| Power steering oil pump nut | 42 +/- 7 N.m (31 +/- 5 ft-lb) | |
| Sensor connector assembly bolt | 11 +/- 1 N.m (98 +/- 8 in-lb) | |
| Vacuum pipe assembly bolt | 11 +/- 1 N.m (98 +/- 8 in-lb) | |
| Valve assembly bolt | 8.8 +/- 1.0 N.m (78 +/- 9 in-lb) | |