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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor-To-Block 36 (49)
A/C Compressor-To-Oil Filter Bracket 22 (30)
Accelerator Cable Bracket Bolt/Nut 13 (18)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 12 (16)
Camshaft Timing Tube 58 (79)
Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut 46 (62)
Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Pipe Bolt 32 (43)
Center Exhaust Pipe Nut/Bolt 14 (19)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolt
Step 1 18 (24)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 181 (245)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 1 29 (39)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Delivery Pipe Nut 13 (18)
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 27 (37)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt/Nut 12 (16)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt 72 (98)
Drive Shaft Center Bearing Bolt
GS400 & LS400 27 (37)
SC400 36 (49)
Drive Shaft Flange Bolt
GS400 & LS400 53 (72)
SC400 58 (79)
Engine Coolant Drain Union Plug 36 (49)
Engine Hanger Bolt 27 (37)
Engine Mount-To-Cylinder Block 27 (37)
Exhaust Manifold Nut 32 (43)
Fan Bracket Bolt/Nut (LS400 Only)
12-mm Head 12 (16)
14-mm Head 24 (33)
Fluid Coupling Assembly Nut (LS400) 16 (22)
Front Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket 32 (43)
Front & Rear Water Water By-Pass Joint Nut/Bolt 13 (18)
Front Suspension Crossmember 43 (58)
Fuel Hose 22 (30)
Generator Bolt/Nut 29 (39)
Heated Oxygen Sensor Bolt/Nut 33 (45)
Hydraulic Pump Bolt/Nut (SC400)
12-mm Head 12 (16)
All Others 22 (30)
Intake Manifold Bolt/Nut 13 (18)
Knock Sensor Bolt/Nut 33 (45)
Main Bearing Cap (2)
Step 1 20 (27)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Main Bearing Side Bolts 36 (49)
No. 1 & 2 Idler Pulley Bolt 25 (34)
No. 2 Timing Belt Cover Bolt 12 (16)
Oil Filter Bracket Bolt/Nut 13 (18)
Oil Pan
No. 1 Oil Pan Bolt/Nut
GS400 & LS400
10-mm Head (3)
12-mm Head 21 (28)
SC400
12-mm Head 11 (15)
14-mm Head 22 (30)
Oil Pump-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
12-mm Head 11 (15)
14-mm Head 22 (30)
Power Steering Pump
Bolt 29 (39)
Nut 32 (43)
Rear Engine Mounting Member-to-Body 10 (14)
Spark Plug 13 (18)
Straight Screw Plug 11 (15)
Throttle Body Bolt/Nut 13 (18)
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt 19 (26)
Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolt 30 (41)
Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe (For Union Nut) 25 (34)
VSV For EVAP Bolt/Nut 13 (18)
Water By-Pass Pipe Bolt 13 (18)
Water Pump Bolt/Nut 13 (18)
Water Seal Plate Bolt 10 (14)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Baffle Plate Bolt/Nut 66 (7)
Camshaft Drive Gear Bolt/Nut 66 (7)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 7.5 (.8)
Center Floor Crossmember Brace Bolt/Nut 115 (13)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 66 (7)
Cylinder Head Cover Bolt 53 (6)
No. 3 Timing Belt Cover Bolt 66 (7)
Oil Level Sensor Bolt 48 (5)
Rear Oil Seal Retainer Bolt 71 (8)
Timing Belt Rear Plate Bolt 66 (7)
V-Bank Cover Bracket Bolt 66 (7)
(1) Tighten bolts to specification in sequence. See Figure.
(2) Tighten main bearing cap bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(3) Tighten to 66 INCH lbs. (7.5 N.m). See Figure