Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Applications

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

A/C Compressor

18 (25)

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts ⁽¹⁾

Step 1

⁽²⁾

Step 2

⁽³⁾

Step 3

12 (16)

Connecting Rod Bearing Cap

⁽⁴⁾

Crankshaft Damper

Step 1

74 (100)

Step 2

Tighten An Additional 90 Degrees

Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolts

⁽⁴⁾

Cylinder Head Bolts ⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾

Step 1

⁽⁷⁾

Step 2

11 (15)

Step 3

33 (45)

Step 4

Tighten An Additional 90 Degrees

Step 5

Tighten An Additional 90 Degrees

EGR Flange Mounting Bolts

13 (18)

EGR Tube-To-Cylinder Head

41 (55)

EGR Valve

18 (25)

Engine Front Cover Bolts ⁽⁸⁾

Bolts 1-18

⁽⁹⁾

Bolts 19-22

30-41 (40-55)

Engine Wiring Harness Connector Bracket

15 (20)

Exhaust Coolant Tube

15 (20)

Exhaust Inlet Pipe

34 (46)

Exhaust Manifold

40 (54)

Fan Clutch Assembly

41 (55)

Flywheel/Flexplate

Step 1

37 (50)

Step 2

59 (80)

Step 3

83 (112)

Fuel Injection Supply Manifold

18 (25)

Fuel Pump Assembly

66 (90)

Fuel Rail Bolts

17 (23)

Fuel Tank Bolts

34 (46)

Ground Strap

13 (18)

Intake Manifold

13 (18)

Knock Sensor

15 (20)

Motor Mounts

36 (49)

Motor Mount Accessory Bracket

35 (47)

Muffler

34 (46)

Oil Drain Plug

21 (28)

Oil Filter

22 (30)

Oil Pan ⁽¹⁰⁾

18 (25)

Oil Pump Assembly ⁽¹¹⁾

Step 1

⁽¹²⁾

Step 2

17 (23)

Power Steering Reservoir

18 (25)

Power Steering Pressure Switch

15 (20)

Spark Plugs

11 (15)

Splash Shield

15 (20)

Starter Wiring Harness Clamp

18 (25)

Transmission Cooling Lines

18 (25)

Transmission Cooling Line Retainer Bolt

21 (28)

Transmission to Engine

35 (48)

Vibration Damper Bolt

Step 1

30 (40)

Step 2

Tighten An Additional 90 Degrees

Water Outlet Tube

18 (25)

Water Pump Pulley

18 (25)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Accelerator Control Snow Shield

71 (8)

Alternator Electrical Connection

71 (8)

Battery Cable Bolt

89 (10)

Camshaft Position Sensor

62 (7)

Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator

89 (10)

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal ⁽¹³⁾

89 (10)

Cruise Control Servo Mounting Bolt

106 (12)

Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor

106 (12)

Coolant Outlet Pipe

89 (10)

EGR Tube Bracket Bolt

89 (10)

EGR Tube Bracket to Intake Manifold

80 (9)

Engine Block Heater Screw

18 (2)

Engine Vent Cover

89 (10)

Engine Wiring Harness Retainers to Intake Manifold

89 (10)

Fuel Canister Purge Valve

80 (9)

Fuel Filter

115 (13)

Ignition Coil

53 (6)

MAF Sensor

35 (4)

Oil Filter Adapter

89 (10)

Oil Level Indicator Assembly

89 (10)

PCM Electrical Connector

53 (6)

PCM Retaining Nut

35 (4)

Radiator

62 (7)

Radiator Fan Shroud

71 (8)

Thermostat Housing

89 (10)

Timing Chain Guide Bolts

89 (10)

Transmission Dust Shield

89 (10)

Timing Chain Tensioner

89 (10)

Valve Cover Bolts ⁽¹⁴⁾

89 (10)

Water Pump

89 (10)

42-Pin Electrical Connector

44 (5)

⁽¹⁾	Tighten camshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence. See Fig 1.

⁽²⁾	Tighten bolts one turn at a time in sequence until tight.

⁽³⁾	Tighten to 62 INCH Lbs. (7 N.m)

⁽⁴⁾	Information not available from manufacture.

⁽⁵⁾	Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence. See Fig 2.

⁽⁶⁾	Measure head bolts for excess bolt stretch, replace if out of specification. See Fig 3.

⁽⁷⁾	Tighten to 44 INCH Lbs. (5 N.m).

⁽⁸⁾	Tighten engine front cover bolts in sequence. See Fig 4.

⁽⁹⁾	Tighten to 71-106 INCH Lbs. (8-12 N.m).

⁽¹⁰⁾	Tighten oil pan bolts sequence. See Fig 5.

⁽¹¹⁾	Tighten oil pump assembly bolts in sequence. See Fig 6.

⁽¹²⁾	Tighten to 89 INCH Lbs. (10 N.m).

⁽¹³⁾	Tighten crankshaft rear oil seal bolts in sequence. See Fig 7.

⁽¹⁴⁾	Tighten valve cover bolts in sequence. See Fig 8.

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence