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Fastener Tightening Specifications

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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Items Specifications
Generator and ignition system 
Ignition coil 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Spark plug 25 ± 2 N.m (19 ± 3 ft-lb)
Crankshaft bolt 182 ± 4 N.m (134 ± 3 ft-lb)
Generator brace (M10) 49 ± 5 N.m (36 ± 3 ft-lb)
Generator brace (MB) 23 ± 2 N.m (17 ± 1 ft-lb)
Lock bolt 23 ± 2 N.m (17 ± 1 ft-lb)
Adjusting bolt 5 ± 1 N.m (45 ± 8 in-lb)
Generator pivot nut 44 ± 10 N.m (33 ± 6 ft-lb)
Cam position sensor 8.8 ± 10 N.m (79 ± 9 in-lb)
Cam position sensor support 14 ± 1 N.m (124 ± 9 in-lb)
Cam position sensing cylinder 22 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb)
Timing belt 
Camshaft sprocket bolt 88 ± 10 N.m (65 ± 7 ft-lb)
Crank angle sensor 9.8 ± 2.0 N.m (87 ± 17 in-lb)
Timing belt rear cover 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Timing belt tensioner 23 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)
Engine support bracket, right 49 ± 5 N.m (36 ± 3 ft-lb)
Timing belt cover 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Fuel system and emission system 
Fuel return pipe 9 ± 2 N.m (88 ± 17 in-lb)
Fuel rail 12 ± 1 N.m (102 ± 13 in-lb)
Fuel pressure regulator 9 ± 2 N.m (88 ± 17 in-lb)
EGR Valve 22 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb)
Throttle body 19 ± 3 N.m (14 ± 2 ft-lb)
Vacuum hose and pipe assembly 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb)
Solenoid valve assembly 9 ± 2 N.m (88 ± 17 in-lb)
Throttle body stay 24 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)
Intake and exhaust manifold 
Manifold differential pressure sensor 5 ± 1 N.m (45 ± 8 in-lb)
Exhaust manifold (M10) 30 ± 2 N.m (21 ± 2 ft-lb)
Exhaust manifold (M8) 17 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 1 ft-lb)
Oxygen sensor 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb)
Exhaust manifold bracket (M10) 35 ± 6 N.m (26 ± 4 ft-lb)
Exhaust manifold bracket (M8) 19 ± 3 N.m (14 ± 2 ft-lb)
Engine hanger 19 ± 3 N.m (14 ± 2 ft-lb)
Oil dipstick guide 14 ± 1 N.m (124 ± 9 in-lb)
Exhaust manifold cover 13 ± 1 N.m (115 ± 8 in-lb)
Intake manifold 19 ± 3 N.m (14 ± 2 ft-lb)
Intake manifold stay 31 ± 3 N.m (23 ± 2 ft-lb)
Water pump and water hose 
Water pump 23 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)
Water inlet pipe 14 ± 1 N.m (124 ± 9 in-lb)
Thermostat case 24 ± 1 N.m (17 ± 1 ft-lb)
Water inlet fitting 19 ± 1 N.m (14 ± 1 ft-lb)
Water outlet fitting 14 ± 1 N.m (124 ± 9 in-lb)
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit 10.8 ± 1.0 N.m (96 ± 9 in-lb)
Engine coolant temperature sensor 29 ± 9 N.m (22 ± 6 ft-lb)
Connector bracket 14 ± 1 N.m (124 ± 9 in-lb)
Rocker arms and camshaft 
Rocker arm shaft 31 ± 3 N.m (23 ± 2 ft-lb)
Rocker cover 3.4 ± 0.5 N.m (30 ± 4 in-lb)
Cylinder head and valves 
Cylinder head bolt [74 N.m (54 ft-lb) and then completely loosen finally tighten] 20 N.m + 90° + 90° (15 ft-lb + 90° + 90°)
Oil pump and oil pan 
Oil pump cover 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Front case 14 ± 1 N.m (124 ± 9 in-lb)
Relief plug 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb)
Oil screen 19 ± 3 N.m (14 ± 2 ft-lb)
Upper oil pan (M8) 24 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)
Upper oil pan (M6) 9 ± 3 N.m (80 ± 26 in-lb)
Lower oil pan 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb)
Baffle plate 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb)
Cover 7 ± 1 N.m (62 ± 8 in-lb)
Drain plug 39 ± 5 N.m (29 ± 3 ft-lb)
Oil pressure switch 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Piston and connecting rod 
Connecting rod cap nut 20 ± 2 N.m + 90° to 100° (15 ± 1 ft-lb + 90° to 100°)
Crankshaft and cylinder block 
Bearing cap bolt 25 ± 2 N.m + 90° to 100° (18 ± 1 ft-lb + 90° to 100°)
Oil seal case 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb)
Rear plate 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb)
Drive plate bolt 98 ± 5 N.m (72 ± 3 ft-lb)
Flywheel bolt 98 ± 5 N.m (72 ± 3 ft-lb)
Knock sensor 23 ± 2 N.m (17 ± 1 ft-lb)