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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Housing Bracket-To-Cylinder Block 18 (25)
Air Intake Chamber-To-Intake Manifold 32 (43)
Air Intake Chamber Stay-To-Air Intake Chamber 15 (20)
Air Intake Chamber Stay-To-RH Cylinder Head 15 (20)
Camshaft Bearing Cap-To-Cylinder Head Fastener (1) 12 (16)
Camshaft Timing Gear Assembly (VVT-i)-To-Camshaft 110 (150)
Camshaft Timing Pulley-To-Camshaft 92 (125)
Camshaft Timing Pulley-To-Camshaft (With SST) 65 (88)
Center Exhaust Pipe-To-Tailpipe 46 (62)
Connecting Rod Cap-To-Connecting Rod
1st Pass 18 (25)
2nd Pass Tighten An Additional 90 Degrees
Crankshaft Pulley-To-Crankshaft 159 (215)
Cylinder Head-To-Cylinder Block
1st Pass (12 Pointed Head) (2) 40 (54)
2nd Pass (12 Pointed Head) (2) Tighten Additional 90 Degrees
Recessed Head 14 (19)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft (3) 61 (83)
Engine Coolant Drain Union-To-Cylinder Block 29 (39)
Engine Mounting Absorber-To-Front Suspension Member 35 (48)
Engine Mounting Absorber-To-Transaxle 35 (48)
Engine Moving Control Rod-To-RH Engine Mounting Bracket Bolt A (4) 47 (64)
Engine Moving Control Rod-To-RH Fender Apron Bolt B & C (4) 47 (64)
Engine Moving Control Rod-To-Water Outlet Bolt D (4) 24 (32)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Cylinder Head 36 (49)
Exhaust Manifold Stay-To-Exhaust Manifold 15 (20)
Exhaust Manifold Stay-To-Transmission Housing 15 (20)
Front Engine Mounting Insulator-To-Cylinder Block 47 (64)
Front Engine Mounting Insulator-To-Front Frame Assembly 59 (80)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Center Exhaust Pipe 46 (62)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-RH Exhaust Manifold 46 (62)
Front Lower Brace-To-Body Bolt 134 (181)
Front Stabilizer-To-Front Frame Assembly 14 (19)
Front Suspension Upper Brace-To-Body 59 (80)
Fuel Inlet Hose-To-Fuel Filter 21 (29)
Generator Bracket-To-Cylinder Block 32 (43)
Intake Manifold-To-Cylinder Head (5) 11 (15)
Knock Sensor-To-Cylinder Block 29 (39)
LH Engine Mounting Insulator-To-Transaxle 47 (64)
Main Bearing Cap-To-Cylinder Block
1st Pass (12 Pointed Head) (6) 16 (22)
2nd Pass (12 Pointed Head) (6) Tighten Additional 90 Degrees
6 Pointed Head 20 (27)
No. 1 Engine Hanger-To-RH Cylinder Head 15 (20)
No. 1 Engine Hanger-To-Intake Air Chamber 15 (20)
No. 1 Idler Pulley-To-Oil Pump Fastener 25 (34)
No. 1 Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block 14 (20)
No. 1 Oil Pan-To-Transaxle 27 (37)
No. 2 Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Front Exhaust Pipe 41 (56)
No. 2 Front Exhaust Pipe-To-TWC 41 (56)
No. 2 Generator Bracket-To-Engine RH Mounting Bracket 21 (28)
No. 2 Idler Pulley-To-No. 2 Idler Pulley Bracket 32 (43)
No. 2 Idler Pulley Bracket-To-Cylinder Block 21 (28)
Oil Control Valve Filter-To-Cylinder Head 33 (45)
Oil Filter Union-To-Cylinder Block 22 (30)
PS Gear Assembly-To-Front Frame Assembly 134 (181)
PS Pump Bracket-To-RH Cylinder Head 32 (43)
PS Vane Pump-To-PS Pump Bracket 32 (43)
Rear Engine Mounting Bracket-To-Cylinder Block 47 (64)
Rear Engine Mounting Bracket-To-Rear Engine Insulator 64 (87)
Rear Lower Brace-To-Body Bolts (7)
14 mm Head (Bolt B) 24 (32)
19 mm Head (Bolt A) 134 (181)
RH Engine Mounting Bracket-To-Cylinder Block 21 (28)
Timing Belt Tensioner-To-Oil Pump Assembly 20 (27)
Water Inlet Pipe-To-LH Cylinder Head 15 (20)
Water Outlet-To-Intake Manifold 11 (15)
Water Seal Plate-To-Cylinder Block 13 (18)
Wiper Arm-To-Wiper Link 18 (25)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Cylinder Block Side Cover-To-Cylinder Block 80 (9)
Cylinder Head Cover-To-Cylinder Head 71 (8)
Cylinder Head Rear Cover-To-Cylinder Head 89 (10)
Cylinder Head Rear Plate-To-LH Cylinder Head 71 (8)
No. 1 Oil Pan-To-No. 2 Oil Pan 69 (8)
No. 1 Oil Pan-To-Rear Oil Seal Retainer 69 (8)
No. 1 Timing Belt Cover-To-Oil Pump Assembly 75 (8.5)
No. 2 Timing Belt Cover-To-No. 3 Timing Belt Cover 75 (8.5)
No. 3 Timing Belt Cover-To-Cylinder Head 75 (8.5)
Oil Dipstick Guide-To-LH Cylinder Head 71 (8)
Rear Oil Seal Retainer-To-Cylinder Block 71 (8)
Timing Belt Plate-To-Oil Pump Fastener 71 (8)
Water Inlet Housing-To-Cylinder Block 71 (8)
(1) Tighten bolts following sequence as shown. See Figure.
(2) Tighten bolts following sequence as shown. See Figure.
(3) Tighten bolts following sequence as shown. See Figure.
(4) Identify bolt locations before tightening. See Figure.
(5) Tighten bolts following sequence as shown. See Figure.
(6) Tighten bolts following sequence as shown. See Figure.
(7) Identify bolt locations before tightening. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Locating Lower Brace Attaching Bolts
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