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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. COMMENT
Camshaft Chain Tensioner (Primary) - M6 T30 12 - 106  
Camshaft Chain Guide (Primary) - M6 T30 12 - 106  
Camshaft Chain Idler Sprocket - M8 T45 26 18 -  
Camshaft Chain LH Tensioner (Secondary) - M6 T30 12 - 106  
Camshaft Chain LH Guide (Secondary) - M6 T30 12 - 106  
Camshaft Chain RH Tensioner (Secondary) - M6 T30 12 - 106  
Camshaft Chain RH Guide (Secondary) - M6 T30 12 - 106  
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor to Cylinder Head - M6 T30 9 - 80  
Camshaft Bearing Cap - M6 T30 10 - 89  
Connecting Rod Cap - M9 Bolts 20 + 90° Turn 15 + 90° Turn -  
Crankshaft Target Wheel to Counterweight - M6 T30 11 - 97  
Crankshaft Outer Main Bearing Cap and Windage Tray - M8 Bolts 21 + 90° Turn 16 + 90° Turn -  
Crankshaft Inner Main Bearing Cap - M11 Bolts 20 + 90° Turn 15 + 90° Turn -  
Crankshaft Side Main Bearing Cap (Tie Bolt) - M8 Bolts 30 - 266  
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - M16 Bolt 40 + 105° Turn 30 + 105° Turn -  
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor to Engine Block - M6 Bolt 12 - 106  
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - M6 T30 12 9 -  
Cylinder Head Oil Galley Plugs 18 9 -  
Cylinder Head Oil Restrictor - M8 Plug 15 - 133  
Cylinder Head to Engine Block - M12 Bolts in Sequence See Procedure  
Cylinder Head Cover - M6 Bolts 12 - 106  
Flexplate to Crankshaft - M10 Bolts 95 70 - Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW  fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
Fuel Rail to Lower Intake Manifold - M6 Bolts 7 - 62  
Ground Cable to Transmission 12 - 106  
Left Engine Mount Bracket to Trans 105 77 -  
Left Engine Mount to Strut Tower 64 47 -  
Left Engine Mount to Mount Bracket 90 66 -  
Left Engine Mount to Frame Rail 105 77 -  
Front Right Engine Mount Bracket to Timing Cover   
M8 25 18 -  
M12 72 53 -  
Right Engine Mount to Engine Mount Bracket 85 63 -  
Right Engine Mount Isolator to Frame Rail 65 48 -  
Right Engine Mount Isolator to Strut Tower 65 48 -  
Heater Core Supply Tube to Cylinder Head - M8 Bolt 12 - 106  
Idler Pulley to Engine Timing Cover - Accessory Drive Bolts 27 20 -  
Ignition Capacitor to Cylinder Head - M6 Bolts 10 - 89  
Ignition Coil to Cylinder Head Cover - M6 Bolts 8 - 71  
Intake Manifold (Upper) - M6 Bolts 10 - 89  
Intake Manifold (Lower) - M6 Bolts 12 - 106  
Intermediate Shaft Support Bracket 23 17 -  
Knock Sensor to Engine Block - M8 T40 21 16 -  
Oil Control Valve - Cam Phaser M18 150 111 -  
Oil Pan to Engine Block 23 17 -  
Lower Oil Pan to Upper Oil Pan 9 - 80  
Trans to Upper Oil Pan - M10 Bolts 50 37 -  
Oil Cooler to Oil Filter Housing Screws 12 - 106  
Oil Pan to Rear Seal Retainer Bolts 12 - 106  
Oil Pan Drain Plug 27 20 -  
Oil Pressure Sensor to Oil Filter Housing 23 17 -  
Oil Temperature Sensor to Oil Filter Housing 30 22 -  
Piston Oil Cooler Jet to Engine Block - M5 11 - 97  
Oil Filter Housing/Oil Cooler to Engine Block - M6 Bolts 12 - 106  
Oil Filter Housing Cap 25 18 -  
Oil Pump to Engine Block - M6 Bolts 12 - 106  
Oil Level Indicator to Cylinder Head Bolt 20 15 -  
Oil Pump Sprocket - M8 T45 26 18 -  
Oil Pump Pick Up Tube Bracket to Windage Tray - M6 Bolt 12 - 106  
Oil Pump Pick Up Tube to Oil Pump - M6 Bolt 12 - 106  
PCV Valve - M5 T25 4 - 35  
Spark Plug to Cylinder Head - M12 18 13 -  
Starter Mounting - M10 Bolts 47 35 -  
Tensioner to Engine Timing Cover - Accessory Drive M10 Bolt 55 41 -  
Throttle Body - M6 Bolts 8 - 71  
Engine Timing Cover - M6 Bolts 12 - 106  
Engine Timing Cover - M8 Bolt 25 18 -  
Engine Timing Cover - M10 Bolts 55 41 -  
Trans to Engine Block - M10 Bolts 50 37 -  
Trans Pivot Bracket to Transmission 163 120 -  
Trans Torque Strut to Crossmember 170 125 -  
Trans Torque Strut to Transmission Pivot Bracket 110 81 -  
Torque Converter - 5/16 Bolts 40 30 -  
Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Cylinder Head - M8 Bolt 17 - 177  
Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Upper Intake Manifold - M6 Nuts 9 - 80  
Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Upper Intake Manifold - M6 Stud 5 - 44  
Variable Valve Timing Solenoid to Cylinder Head Cover - M5 T25 4 - 35  
Water Pump to Engine Timing Cover - M10 Bolt 55 40 -  
Wire Harness Retainer Bracket to LH Cylinder Head - M6 T30 10 - 89