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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Air Conditioning Compressor Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 140 N.m 103 lb ft
Camshaft Thrust Plate Screw 10 N.m 89 lb in
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Nut
  • First Pass
20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • Final Pass
75 degrees
Coolant Drain Plug 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Coolant Temperature Sensor 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass
70 N.m 52 lb ft
  • Final Pass
72 degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt/Stud
  • First Pass
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Final Pass
77 degrees
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt - Front Cover 10 N.m 89 lb in
Crankshaft Position Sensor Stud - Side of Engine Block 11 N.m 98 lb in
Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Bracket Bolt 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolt
  • First Pass
60 N.m 44 lb ft
  • Final Pass
95 degrees
Drive Belt Shield Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
EGR Valve Pipe to EGR Valve Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
EGR Valve Pipe to Exhaust Manifold Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
EGR Valve to Upper Intake Manifold Bolt 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 25 N.m 17 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt - Large 55 N.m 41 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt - Medium 55 N.m 41 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt - Small 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket Bolt 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Engine Mount Lower Nut 47 N.m 35 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bolt - Horizontal/Vertical 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bolt/Nut 48 N.m 35 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt - Upper Radiator Support 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolts 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Engine Mount Upper Nut 47 N.m 35 lb ft
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Engine to Transaxle Bolt/Stud 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt 13 N.m 115 lb in
Engine Wiring Harness Ground Nut 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Nut 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Stud 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Flywheel Bolt 71 N.m 52 lb ft
Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Clip Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Clip Stud 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Fuel Feed Pipe to Fuel Injector Rail Nut 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Fuel Injector Rail Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt/Stud 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Fuel Pipe Clip Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Fuel Return Pipe to Fuel Injector Rail Nut 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensor 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Heater Inlet Pipe Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Heater Inlet Pipe Stud 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bracket Bolt/Nut/Stud 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Intake Manifold Coolant Pipe Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Knock Sensor 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Left Engine Mount Bracket Bolts to Engine 102 N.m 75 lb ft
Lift Bracket Bolt - Engine Left Rear 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Lower Intake Manifold Bolts - Center
  • First Pass
7 N.m 62 lb in
  • Final Pass
13 N.m 115 lb in
Lower Intake Manifold Bolts - Corner
  • First Pass
13 N.m 115 lb in
  • Final Pass
25 N.m 18 lb ft
MAP Sensor Bolt 5 N.m 44 lb in
Oil Cooler Connector 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Oil Cooler Hose Fitting 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Filter 13 N.m 115 lb in
Oil Filter Bypass Hole Plug 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Oil Filter Fitting 39 N.m 29 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug - 1/4 inch 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug - 3/8 inch 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Level Sensor Bolt - if equipped 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Level Sensor Harness Retainer Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pan Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Drain Plug 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Oil Pan Side Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pump Drive Clamp Bolt 36 N.m 27 lb ft
Oil Pump Mounting Bolt 41 N.m 30 lb ft
PCV Valve Access Cover Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Spark Plug - New Cylinder Head 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Spark Plug - After Initial Installation 15 N.m 13 lb ft
Thermostat Bypass Pipe to Engine Front Cover Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Thermostat Bypass Pipe to Throttle Body Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Throttle Body Bolt/Stud 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Timing Chain Dampener Bolt 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt/Stud 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Valve Lifter Guide Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Valve Rocker Arm Bolt 32 N.m 24 lb ft
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Outlet Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft