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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 
Application
Camshaft Cover Gasket
Camshaft Cover Grommet
Camshaft Position Actuator Seal
Connecting Rod Bearing
Crankshaft Lower Bearing
Crankshaft Thrust Upper Bearing
Crankshaft Upper Bearing
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing
Cylinder Head Gasket
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe
Fuel Injector Nozzle Housing Seal
Fuel Injector Retainer
Fuel Injector Spacer
Fuel Pump Bracket Gasket
Fuel Pump O-Ring
Intake Manifold Gasket
Lower Intake Manifold Gasket
Oil Filter Adapter Gasket
Oil Level Indicator Tube Seal
Piston Pin Retainer
Plastic Compression Limiter
Spark Plug Shield Seal
Timing Chain Tensioner Gasket
Thermostat Housing Gasket
Throttle Body Gasket
Water Pump Gasket
Water Pump Seal
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt
  • First Pass:
 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 45 Degrees
Connecting Rod Bolt
  • First Pass:
 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 110 Degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 150 Degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Inner
  • First Pass:
 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 80 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Outer
  • First Pass:
 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 110 Degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Side
  • First Pass:
 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 60 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt M8
  • First Pass:
 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 75 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt M11
  • First Pass:
 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 150 degrees
Fuel Pump Bolt
  • First Pass:
 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 60 Degrees
Oil Filter
  • 3/4 to 1 full turn after gasket makes contact with the sealing surface on the filter mounting flange
Water Pump Bolt
  • First Pass:
 10 N.m (89 lb in)
  • Second Pass:
 10 N.m (89 lb in)
  • Final Pass:
 45 Degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Camshaft Cover Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Camshaft Intermediate Drive Sprocket Bolt - Idler Sprocket 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Coolant Drain Plug 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Coolant Drain Plug 75 N.m (55 lb ft)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug 75 N.m (55 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover Bolt M6 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover Bolt M8
  • First Pass:
 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 60 Degrees
Engine Front Cover Bolt M12 65 N.m (48 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover Stud 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Engine Mount to Body 62 N.m (46 lb ft)
Engine Mount to Engine 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Engine Mount Bolt - Right Side 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Crossover Pipe Nuts 34 N.m (25 lb ft)
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Bolt 28 N.m (21 lb ft)
Fuel Feed Pipe Bolt 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Fuel Rail Support Bracket 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Idler Pulley Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Ignition Coil Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Intake Manifold Bolt 7 N.m (62 lb in)
Intake Manifold Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Knock Sensor Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Bolt 4 N.m (35 lb in)
Oil Filter Housing Adapter Bolt 23 N.m (17 lb ft)
Oil Gallery Plug M14 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Oil Gallery Plug M20 75 N.m (55 lb ft)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pan Bolt M6 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pan Bolt M8 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pan Windage Tray Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pressure Sender 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Oil Pump Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oxygen Sensor Pump Converter Pipe 42 N.m (31 lb ft)
PCV Tube Bracket Bolt/Ball Stud 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Piston Oil Cooling Nozzle Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Primary Camshaft Drive Chain
  • Left Lower Guide Bolt - Oil Pump - Second Design
 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Tensioner Bolt
  • First Pass:
 5 N.m (44 lb in)
  • Final Pass:
 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Upper Guide Bolt
 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain
  • Guide Bolt
 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Shoe Bolt
 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Tensioner Bolt
  • First Pass:
 5 N.m (44 lb in)
  • Final Pass:
 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Spark Plug 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
Starter Motor Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Starter Motor Cable Nut 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Suction Screen Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Suction Tube Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Thermostat Housing Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Throttle Body Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Torque Converter Bolt 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Transmission to Engine Bolt 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Transmission to Range Selector Lever Nut 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
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