Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Connector Rod Cap Nuts

⁽¹⁾

Crankshaft Damper Bolt

Step 1

88 (120)

Step 2

Loosen One Full Turn

Step 3

35-39 (47-53)

Step 4

Additional 85-95 Degrees

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts

⁽¹⁾

Cylinder Head Bolts ⁽²⁾

Step 1

24-28 (32-38)

Step 2

Additional 85-95 Degrees

Step 3

Loosen One Full Turn

Step 4

24-28 (32-38)

Step 5

Additional 85-95 Degrees

Step 6

Additional 85-95 Degrees

Drive Belt Tensioner

15-22 (20-30)

EGR Pipe Nuts

26-33 (35-45)

EGR Valve Bolts

14-19 (19-26)

Engine Front Cover Bolts ⁽³⁾

15-22 (20-30)

Engine Hanger Bolt

73-92 (100-125)

Engine Mount Nuts

50-67(67-93)

Engine Mount Through Bolts

63-86 (85-116)

Exhaust Manifold Nuts ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁵⁾

15-18 (20-25)

Flex Plate Bolts ⁽⁶⁾

54-64 (73-87)

Generator Bolts

29-24 (40-55)

Generator Bracket Bolts

15-22 (20-30)

Heated Oxygen Sensor

22-36 (29-49)

Knock Sensor

15-22 (20-30)

Oil Pan Drain Plug

16-22 (22-30)

Oil Pan Bolts ⁽⁷⁾

15-22 (20-30)

Oil Pressure Switch

9-12 (12-16)

Spark Plug

7-15 (9-20)

Starter Motor Bolts

28-38 (38-51)

Transmission-To-Engine Bolts

28-38 (38-51)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

A/C Pipe Stay Nut

80-115 (9-13)

Battery Clamp Nuts

35-62 (4-7)

Battery Tray Bolts & Nut

71-106 (8-12)

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

71-106 (8-12)

Camshaft Position Sensor

71-106 (8-12)

Crankshaft Position Sensor

71-106 (8-12)

Ignition Coil Bolts

53-70 (6-8)

Intake Manifold Bolts (Lower) ⁽⁸⁾

71-106 (8-12)

Intake Manifold Bolts (Upper) ⁽⁹⁾

71-106 (8-12)

Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt

71-106 (8-12)

Oil Pump Bolts ⁽¹⁰⁾

71-106 (8-12)

Oil Strainer Bolts

71-106 (8-12)

Oil Strainer Stay Nut

Step 1

133 (15)

Step 2

Additional 45 Degrees

PCM Connector Bolt

26-44 (3-5)

PCM Bracket Nuts

80-115 (9-13)

Radiator Bracket Bolts

71-106 (8-12)

Starter Motor Terminal Nuts

89-106 (10-12)

Thermostat Cover Bolts

71-106 (8-12)

Valve Cover Bolts ⁽¹¹⁾⁽¹²⁾

71-106 (8-12)

Water Bypass Tube Bolts

71-106 (8-12)

Water Pump Bolt

89 (10)

Water Pump Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt

71-106 (8-12)

⁽¹⁾	Specification not provided from manufacturer.

⁽²⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 1.

⁽³⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 2.

⁽⁴⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 3.

⁽⁵⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 4.

⁽⁶⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 5.

⁽⁷⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 6.

⁽⁸⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 7.

⁽⁹⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 8.

⁽¹⁰⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 9.

⁽¹¹⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 10.

⁽¹²⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 11.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold Nut Tightening Sequence (Left)

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Fig 4: Exhaust Manifold Nut Tightening Sequence (Right)

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Fig 5: Flex Plate Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Fig 6: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Fig 7: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence (Lower)

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Fig 8: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence (Upper)

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Fig 9: Oil Pump Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Fig 10: Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence (Right)

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Fig 11: Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence (Left)

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