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Torque Specifications

WARNING: (Year 2000 models only) For updated reuse guidelines and tightening procedures of cylinder head, connecting rod and main bearing bolts, see Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 02-20-002. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD/CONNECTING ROD/MAIN BEARING BOLT REUSE GUIDELINES & TORQUE SPECS .
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 59-74 (80-100)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut
1999 26-28 (35-38)
2000 24-26 (33-35)
Crankshaft Sprocket Bolt 103-111 (140-150)
Crossmember Bolt 44-59 (60-80)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
 
1999
 
Cold Engine 52-55 (70-75)
Hot Engine 59-63 (80-85)
 
2000
Step 1  
18 (25)
Step 2 Additional 60 Degrees
Step 3 Additional 60 Degrees
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt 96-103 (130-140)
Engine Mount
Through-Bolts 33-44 (45-60)
Mounting Bolts 37-48 (50-65)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Engine Bolt 11-15 (15-20)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Manifold Bolt 22-30 (30-40)
Flywheel-To-Crankshaft Bolt 96-103 (130-140)
Front Cover Bolt 9-11 (12-15)
Intake Manifold Bolt 11-15 (15-20)
Intake Manifold Brace Bolt 13-18 (18-25)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 41-44 (55-60)
Oil Drain Plug 26-33 (35-45)
Oil Pressure Switch 10-11 (14-15)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 9-11 (12-15)
Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug Cap 30-37 (40-50)
Oil Screen Bolt 11-16 (15-22)
Rocker Arm Adjusting Screw Lock Nut 9-13 (12-18)
Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly Retaining Bolt 15-20 (20-27)
Sensor Wheel 9-11 (12-15)
Throttle Body-To-Intake Manifold Bolt 11-15 (15-20)
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt 15-20 (20-27)
Torque Arm Bolt 33-44 (45-60)
Transaxle Mount
Through-Bolts 65-85 (90-110)
Mounting Bolts 22-30 (30-40)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 9-11 (12-15)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Crankshaft Pulley-To-Sprocket Bolt 108-120 (12-14)
Oil Pan Bolt 53-71 (6-8)
Timing Belt Cover Bolt 89-106 (10-12)
Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolt 84-120 (9-14)
Valve Cover Bolt 71-89 (8-10)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.