Torque Specifications
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ENGINE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camshaft Chain Tensioner (Primary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Camshaft Chain Guide (Primary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Camshaft Chain Idler Sprocket - M8 T45 | 26 | 18 | - | |
| Camshaft Chain LH Tensioner (Secondary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Camshaft Chain LH Guide (Secondary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Camshaft Chain RH Tensioner (Secondary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Camshaft Chain RH Guide (Secondary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor to Cylinder Head - M6 T30 | 9 | - | 80 | |
| Camshaft Bearing Cap - M6 T30 | 10 | - | 89 | |
| Connecting Rod Cap - M9 Bolts | 20 + 90° Turn | 15 + 90° Turn | - | |
| Crankshaft Target Wheel to Counterweight - M6 T30 | 11 | - | 97 | |
| Crankshaft Outer Main Bearing Cap and Windage Tray - M8 Bolts | 21 + 90° Turn | 16 + 90° Turn | - | |
| Crankshaft Inner Main Bearing Cap - M11 Bolts | 20 + 90° Turn | 15 + 90° Turn | - | |
| Crankshaft Side Main Bearing Cap (Tie Bolt) - M8 Bolts | 30 | - | 266 | |
| Crankshaft Vibration Damper - M16 Bolt | 40 + 105° Turn | 30 + 105° Turn | - | |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor to Engine Block - M6 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - M6 T30 | 12 | 9 | - | |
| Cylinder Head Oil Galley Plugs | 18 | 9 | - | |
| Cylinder Head Oil Restrictor - M8 Plug | 15 | - | 133 | |
| Cylinder Head to Engine Block - M12 Bolts in Sequence | See Procedure | |||
| Cylinder Head Cover - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head Flange Bolts - M8 Bolts | 23 | 17 | - | |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor | 30 | 22 | - | |
| Flexplate to Crankshaft - M10 Bolts | 95 | 70 | - | Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications. |
| Left Engine Mount Bracket to Transaxle | 105 | 77 | - | |
| Left Engine Mount to Strut Tower | 64 | 47 | - | |
| Left Engine Mount to Mount Bracket | 90 | 66 | - | |
| Left Engine Mount to Frame Rail | 105 | 77 | - | |
| Front Right Engine Mount Bracket to Timing Cover | ||||
| M8 | 25 | 18 | - | |
| M12 | 72 | 53 | - | |
| Right Engine Mount to Engine Mount Bracket | 85 | 63 | - | |
| Right Engine Mount Isolator to Frame Rail | 65 | 48 | - | |
| Right Engine Mount Isolator to Strut Tower | 65 | 48 | - | |
| Fuel Rail to Lower Intake Manifold - M6 Bolts | 7 | - | 62 | |
| Ground Cable to Transaxle | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Heater Core Supply Tube to Cylinder Head - M8 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Idler Pulley to Engine Timing Cover - Accessory Drive Bolts | 27 | 20 | - | |
| Ignition Capacitor to Cylinder Head - M6 Bolts | 10 | - | 89 | |
| Ignition Coil to Cylinder Head Cover - M6 Bolts | 8 | - | 71 | |
| Intake Manifold (Upper) - M6 Bolts | 10 | - | 89 | |
| Intake Manifold (Lower) - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Intermediate Shaft Support Bracket | 23 | 17 | - | |
| Knock Sensor to Engine Block - M8 T40 | 21 | 16 | - | |
| Oil Control Valve - Cam Phaser M18 | 150 | 111 | - | |
| Oil Pan to Engine Block | 23 | 17 | - | |
| Lower Oil Pan to Upper Oil Pan | 9 | - | 80 | |
| Transaxle to Upper Oil Pan - M10 Bolts | 50 | 37 | - | |
| Oil Cooler to Oil Filter Housing Screws | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Oil Pan to Rear Seal Retainer Bolts | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 27 | 20 | - | |
| Oil Pressure Sensor to Oil Filter Housing | 23 | 17 | - | |
| Oil Temperature Sensor to Oil Filter Housing | 30 | 22 | - | |
| Piston Oil Cooler Jet to Engine Block - M5 | 11 | - | 97 | |
| Oil Filter Housing/Oil Cooler to Engine Block - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Oil Filter Housing Cap | 25 | 18 | - | |
| Oil Pump to Engine Block - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Oil Level Indicator to Engine Block - M10 Bolt | 35 | 26 | - | |
| Oil Level Indicator to Cylinder Head - M6 Bolt | 17 | - | 151 | |
| Oil Pump Sprocket - M8 T45 | 26 | 18 | - | |
| Oil Pump Pick Up Tube Bracket to Windage Tray - M6 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Oil Pump Pick Up Tube to Oil Pump - M6 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Oxygen Sensor to Exhaust Pipe - M18 | 50 | 37 | - | |
| PCV Valve - M5 T25 | 4 | - | 35 | |
| Spark Plug to Cylinder Head - M12 | 18 | 13 | - | |
| Starter Mounting - M10 Bolts | 47 | 35 | - | |
| Tensioner to Engine Timing Cover - Accessory Drive M10 Bolt | 55 | 41 | - | |
| Throttle Body - M6 Bolts | 9 | - | 80 | |
| Engine Timing Cover - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Engine Timing Cover - M8 Bolt | 25 | 18 | - | |
| Engine Timing Cover - M10 Bolts | 55 | 41 | - | |
| Transaxle to Engine Block - M10 Bolts | 50 | 37 | - | |
| Torque Converter - 5/16 Bolts | 40 | 30 | - | |
| Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Cylinder Head - M8 Bolt | 17 | - | 177 | |
| Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Upper Intake Manifold - M6 Nuts | 9 | - | 80 | |
| Variable Valve Timing Solenoid to Cylinder Head Cover - M5 T25 | 4 | - | 35 | |
| Water Pump to Engine Timing Cover - M10 Bolt | 55 | 40 | - | |
| Wire Harness Retainer Bracket to LH Cylinder Head - M6 T30 | 10 | - | 89 | |
| Rear Transmission Strut to Crossmember | 152 | 112 | - | |
| Rear Transmission Strut Mount to Crossmember Bracket Nuts | 73 | 54 | - | |
| Rear Transmission Strut to Transmission Pivot | 220 | 162 | - | |
| Rear Transmission Pivot | 160 | 118 | - | |