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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Applications Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Intake Elbow (3.8L SC) 20-28 (26-38)
Throttle Body
3.0L (1) 19 (25)
3.8L 19 (25)
All Others 15-22 (20-30)
Upper Intake Manifold Mounting Bolts
3.0L 11-17 (15-23)
3.8L (2) 24 (32)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Fuel Rail Mounting Bolts
3.0L 84 (10)
3.8L 84 (10)
3.8L SC 70-97 (8-11)
(1) See Figure .
(2) See Figure for tightening sequence.