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System Specifications





Engine front cover bolts
Stage 1 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
Stage 2 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)

Secondary timing chain tensioner bolts 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
Timing chain guide bolts 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
Timing chain tensioner arm bolts 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
Primary timing chain tensioner bolts 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)

Crankshaft pulley bolt
Install a new bolt and tighten in 4 stages
Stage 1 80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
Stage 2 Loosen 2 complete turns
Stage 3 50 Nm (37 lb-ft)
Stage 4 Tighten an additional 90 degrees

Camshaft sprocket bolts
Install new bolts and tighten in 2 stages
Stage 1 35 Nm (26 lb-ft)
Stage 2 Tighten an additional 90 degrees