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Torque Specifications

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application  Ft. Lbs. (N.m) 
Auxiliary Shaft Sprocket 28-40 (38-54)
Belt Tensioner Pivot Bolt 28-40 (38-54)
Belt Tensioner Adjustment Bolt 14-21 (19-29)
Camshaft Sprocket 89-90 (109-122)
Connecting Rod  
  Step 1 25-30 (34-41)
  Step 2 30-36 (41-49)
Crankshaft Pulley 100-120 (136-163)
Cylinder Head  
  Step 1 50-60 (68-82)
  Step 2 80-90 (109-122)
Exhaust Manifold (1) 16-23 (22-31)
Flywheel 54-64 (73-87)
Fuel Pump 14-21 (19-29)
Intake Manifold (1)14-21 (19-29)
Main Bearing Caps  
  Step 1 50-60 (68-82)
  Step 2 80-90 (109-122)
Application  INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Auxiliary Shaft Thrust Plate 72-108 (8-12)
Camshaft Thrust Plate 72-108 (8-12)
Oil Pan  
  6 mm Bolt 72-96 (8-11)
  8 mm Bolt 96-120 (11-14)
(1) Tighten in 2 steps, step 1 is 60-84 Inch Lbs. (7-10 N.m).