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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM Nm lb-ft lb-in
EGR transducer bracket-to-intake manifold bolts 10 - 89
Ignition coil-to-intake manifold bolts 6 - 53
Water outlet tube-to-intake manifold stud bolt 10 - 89
EGR tube-to-EGR valve nut 40 30 -
Water outlet tube-to-front water pump bolt 10 - 89
Fuel supply manifold bolts 10 - 89
LH valve cover-to-cylinder head bolts 10 - 89
LH valve cover-to-cylinder head stud bolts 10 - 89
EGR tube-to-exhaust manifold nut 40 30 -
RH valve cover-to-cylinder head bolts 10 - 89
RH valve cover-to-cylinder head stud bolts 10 - 89
Coolant recovery reservoir-to-cylinder head stud bolts 10 - 89
Coolant recovery reservoir-to-bracket bolts 5 - 44
Crankshaft pulley bolt 160 118 -
Camshaft position sensor bolts 3 - 27
Camshaft synchronizer-to-front cover bolt 25 18 -
Front cover-to-cylinder block bolts 25 18 -
Radiator fan shroud-to-radiator bolts 9 - 80
Camshaft thrust plate-to-cylinder block bolts 12 9 -
Camshaft synchronizer drive gear-to-camshaft bolt 45 33 -
Timing chain tensioner-to-cylinder block bolts 12 9 -
Exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head nuts 33 24 -
Power steering pump bracket-to-water pump nuts 20 15 -
Power steering pump bracket-to-generator bracket bolts 20 15 -
Generator bracket-to-cylinder head bolts 40 30 -
Exhaust manifold studs 8 - 71
A/C compressor bracket-to-cylinder head bolts 48 35 -
A/C compressor bracket-to-cylinder head nut 48 35 -
A/C compressor bracket-to-cylinder head stud bolt 25 18 -
Oil level indicator tube-to-cylinder head bolt 10 - 89
Coolant recovery reservoir bracket-to-GOP bolts 9 - 80
Motor mount-to-subframe nuts 115 85 -
Oil pan drain plug 26 19 -
Wire harness bracket to motor mount nut 27 20 -
Steering column pinch bolt 47 35 -
Front subrframe-to-body bolts 90 66 -
Front subframe-to-shock tower bolts 115 85 -
Oil pan-to-cylinder block boltsa - - -
Oil pan-to-transmission bell housing 45 33 -
Main bearing bridge nuts 32 24 -
Oil pump cover-to-engine front cover bolts 25 18 -
Oil pump cover-to-engine front cover bolt 10 89 -
Oil pickup tube-to-cylinder block bolts 25 18 -
Oil pickup tube-to-oil pan baffle nut 48 35 -
Flywheel-to-crankshaft bolts 80 59 -
Wire harness bracket-to-motor mount stud nut 27 20 -
Engine ground strap-to-motor mount nut 27 20 -
Motor mount-to-motor mount bracket bolts 70 52 -
RH motor mount-to-motor mount bracket nut 70 52 -
Hood ground strap-to-hood hinge bolt 12 9 -
Hood hinge nuts 12 9 -
Generator mounting bracket 25 18 -
Power steering pump bracket nuts 8 - 71
Power steering pump bolts 25 18 -
Valve tappet guide plate bolts 12 9 -
Generator positive cable nut 10 - 89
Power steering pressure tube to pump nut 40 30 -
Accelerator cable bracket-to-intake manifold bolts 10 - 89
42-pin connector bolt 10 - 89
Transmission oil cooler tube bracket-to-motor mount bracket nut 27 20 -
Torque converter-to-flywheel nuts 36 27 -
Engine-to-transmission bolts 40 30 -
Engine mount bracket-to-engine bolts 70 52 -
Engine mount bracket-to-engine nuts 70 52 -
Water pump pulley bolts 25 18 -
Oil filter(2) - - -
Upper intake manifold-to-lower intake manifold bolts(1) - - -
Lower intake manifold-to-cylinder head bolts(1) - - -
Rocket arm pivot-to-cylinder head bolts(1) - - -
Cylinder head bolts(1) - - -
Crankshaft main bearing bolts and studs(1) - - -
Connecting rod cap bolts(1) - - -
(1) Refer to the appropriate procedure in the article.

(2) Advance one-half turn after gasket contacts the sealing surface.
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