Section 15 (3.5L Engine (Service Information)): Specifications: Torque
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1 Of 5)
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Meters | Inch Pounds | Foot Pounds | |
| Cylinder head to crankcase | Stage 1 - 20 | Stage 1 - 177 | Stage 1 - 15 |
| Stage 2- 40 | Stage 2 - 354 | Stage 2 - 30 | |
| Stage 3 - 40 | Stage 3 - 354 | Stage 3 - 30 | |
| Stage 4 - 90 degrees | Stage 4 - 90 degrees | Stage 4 - 90 degrees | |
| Stage 5 - 90 degrees | Stage 5 - 90 degrees | Stage 5 - 90 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolt on Timing Case and Crankcase | 25 | 221 | 18 |
| Cylinder Head Cover to Cylinder Head | Stage 1 - 12 | Stage 1 - 106 | - |
| Stage 2 - 90 degrees | Stage 2 - 90 degrees | Stage 2 - 90 degrees | |
| Suspension Lug to Cylinder Head | 18 | 159 | 13 |
| Front Cover to Cylinder Head | 9 | 80 | - |
| Centrifuge cover to cylinder head cover | Stage 1 - 6 | Stage 1 - 53 | - |
| Stage 2 - 90 degrees | Stage 2 - 90 degrees | Stage 2 - 90 degrees | |
| Centrifuge to camshaft sprocket | Stage 1 - 6 | Stage 1 - 53 | - |
| Stage 2 - 90 degrees | Stage 2 - 90 degrees | Stage 2 - 90 degrees | |
| Oil Separator to Cylinder Head Cover | 12 | 106 | - |
| Thermostat Housing to Timing Case | 25 | 221 | 18 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (2 Of 5)
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Meters | Inch Pounds | Foot Pounds | |
| Intake Manifold | 9 | 80 | - |
| Timing Case Cover to Crankcase | 20 | 177 | 15 |
| Cylinder Head Cover to Timing Case Cover | 25 | 221 | 18 |
| End cover to crankcase or oil pan | 8 | 70 | - |
| Screw Plug For Oil Duct In Inside V Crankcase | 70 | - | 52 |
| Coolant Drain Plug On Case | 12 | 106 | - |
| Temperature Sensor Thermovalve in Cylinder Head | 8 | 71 | - |
| Screw Plug On Timing Sealing Cover | 22 | 195 | 16 |
| Bolt, sealing cover to timing case | 14 | 124 | 10 |
| Oil Drain Screw to Oil Pan | 30 | 265 | 22 |
| Oil Pan to Crankcase | 9 | 80 | - |
| Oil Pan to Timing Case Cover | 9 | 80 | - |
| Oil Pan to Rear Cover | 9 | 80 | - |
| Lower to Upper Oil Pan | 14 | 124 | 10 |
| Upper Oil Pan to Crankcase | 20 | 177 | 15 |
| Dipstick Guide Tube | 14 | 124 | 10 |
| Oil Level Switch Bracket | 14 | 124 | 10 |
| Oil Line Bracket | 9 | 80 | - |
| Oil Pan To Rear Crankcase | 20 | 177 | 15 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3 Of 5)
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | - | |
| Newton Meters | Inch Pounds | Foot Pounds | |
| Rear Engine Mount to Rear Engine Crossmember - Size M8 | 30 | 265 | 22 |
| Rear Engine Mount to Rear Engine Crossmember - Size M10 | 58 | - | 42 |
| Rear Engine Mount to Transmission | 40 | 30 | 354 |
| Front Engine Mount to Engine Support | 58 | - | 42 |
| Engine Support to Crankcase | Stage 1 - 20 | Stage 1 - 177 | Stage 1 - 15 |
| Stage 2 - 90 Degrees | Stage 2 - 90 Degrees | Stage 2 - 90 Degrees | |
| Starter - Circuit 30 | 14 | 124 | 10 |
| Starter - Circuit 50 | 7 | 62 | - |
| Starter Bolts to Crankcase | 40 | 30 | 354 |
| Bolt for crankshaft bearing cap | Stage 1-20 | 177 | 15 |
| Stage 2-90 degrees | Stage 2-90 degrees | Stage 2-90 degrees | |
| Side bolt for crankshaft bearing cap | 30 | 265 | 22 |
| Bolt for crankshaft bearing cap | Stage 1-5 | 44 | - |
| Stage 2-30 | 265 | 22 | |
| Stage 3-90 Degrees | Stage 3-90 Degrees | Stage 3-90 Degrees | |
| Connecting rod bolt | Stage 1-5 | 44 | - |
| Stage 2-20 | 177 | 15 | |
| Stage 3-90 Degrees | Stage 3-90 Degrees | Stage 3-90 Degrees | |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (4 Of 5)
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | - | |
| Newton Meters | Inch Pounds | Foot Pounds | |
| Coolant Drain Plug to Crankcase | 12 | 106 | - |
| Overflow Bottle to Module Carrier | 5 | 44 | - |
| Coolant Pump to Timing Case Carrier Size M7 | Stage 1 - 10 | Stage 1 -88 | - |
| Stage 2 - 25 | Stage 2 - 221 | Stage 2 - 18 | |
| Coolant Pump to Timing Case Carrier Size M8 | Stage 1 - 5 | Stage 1 - 44 | - |
| Stage 2 - 20 | Stage 2 - 177 | Stage 2 - 15 | |
| Thermostat Housing to Timing Case Cover | 25 | 221 | 18 |
| Poly V Belt Guide Pulley to Coolant Pump | 35 | 309 | 25 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (5 Of 5)
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | - | |
| Newton Meters | Inch Pounds | Foot Pounds | |
| Exhaust Manifold Nuts | 16 | 141 | - |
| Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold | 20 | 177 | 15 |
| Catalytic Converter to Central Exhaust System | 20 | 177 | 15 |
| Exhaust Bracket to Cylinder Head | 9 | 80 | - |
| Exhaust Bracket to Transmission | 23 | 17 | 203 |
| Cylinder Size | Diameter in MM | Diameter in Inches |
| Standard identification X | 88.000 to 88.015 | 3.464 to 3.465 |
| Auxiliary size marking O | 88.100 to 88.115 | 3.468 to 3.469 |
| Repair size | 88.250 to 88.265 | 3.474 to 3.475 |
| Piston Size | Diameter in MM | Diameter in Inches |
| Standard identification X | 87.973 to 88.003 | 3.463 to 3.464 |
| Auxiliary size marking O | 88.073 to 88.103 | 3.467 to 3.468 |
| Repair size | 88.223 to 88.253 | 3.473 to 3.474 |
| Piston Clearance | 0.003 to 0.042 | 0.0002 to 0.0017 |