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Fastener Tightening Specifications: Notes

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Item Specification
Generator and ignition system 
Idler pulley bolt 48 ± 7 N.m (36 ± 4 ft-lb)
Generator nut 44 ± 10 N.m (32 ± 7 ft-lb)
Generator bolt 44 ± 10 N.m (32 ± 7 ft-lb)
Power steering pump bracket bolt (M8) 26 ± 3 N.m (19 ± 2 ft-lb)
Power steering pump bracket bolt (M10) 44 ± 8 N.m (33 ± 5 ft-lb)
Auto tensioner 22 ± 4 N.m (17 ± 2 ft-lb)
Crankshaft bolt 250 N.m (184 ft-lb), 0, 110 N.m (81 ft-lb) then +60°
Ignition coil bolt 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Spark plug 18 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 1 ft-lb)
Throttle body 
Fuel return pipe bolt 5.5 ± 1.5 N.m (49 ± 13 in-lb)
Vacuum pump assembly bolt (M6) 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Vacuum pump assembly bolt (M8) 24 ± 3 N.m (18 ± 1 ft-lb)
Solenoid valve screw 9.5 ± 2.5 N.m (84 ± 22 in-lb)
Throttle body bolt 23 ± 6 N.m (17 ± 4 ft-lb)
Air temperature sensor 14 ± 1 N.m (128 ± 8 in-lb)
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor screw 5.0 ± 1.0 N.m (48 ± 8 in-lb)
Intake manifold and fuel system 
Oil dipstick guide bolt 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Fuel pressure regulator bolt 9.0 ± 3.0 N.m (80 ± 26 in-lb)
Fuel rail bolt 12 ± 3 N.m (106 ± 26 ft-lb)
Intake manifold stay bolt 23 ± 6 N.m (17 ± 4 ft-lb)
Intake manifold nut 20 ± 2 N.m (15 ± 1 ft-lb)
Intake manifold assembly bolt washer 20 ± 2 N.m (15 ± 1 ft-lb)
Generator bracket bolt 44 ± 8 N.m (33 ± 5 ft-lb)
Knock sensor bolt 20 ± 2 N.m (15 ± 1 ft-lb)
Engine oil pressure switch 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Exhaust manifold 
Exhaust manifold cover bolt 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Turbocharger compressor bracket bolt 51 ± 7 N.m (38 ± 4 ft-lb)
Turbocharger bracket bolt (Cylinder block side) 51 ± 7 N.m (38 ± 4 ft-lb)
Turbocharger bracket bolt (Turbocharger side) 64 ± 5 N.m (47 ± 3 ft-lb)
Exhaust fitting bracket bolt (Cylinder block side) 51 ± 7 N.m (38 ± 4 ft-lb)
Exhaust fitting bracket bolt (Exhaust fitting side) 64 ± 5 N.m (47 ± 3 ft-lb)
Oil return pipe bolt (M6) 9.0 ± 1.0 N.m (80 ± 8 in-lb)
Oil return pipe bolt (M8) 25 ± 4 N.m (19 ± 2 ft-lb)
Turbocharger and pipe assembly bolt 29 ± 2 N.m (21 ± 1 ft-lb) then +65° ± 5°
Exhaust manifold nut 49 ± 5 N.m (36 ± 3 ft-lb)
Water pipe A bolt (washer bolt) 9.5 ± 1.5 N.m (84 ± 13 in-lb)
Water pipe A bolt (Eye bolt) 42 ± 7 N.m (31 ± 5 ft-lb)
Water pipe B bolt (Eye bolt) 42 ± 7 N.m (31 ± 5 ft-lb)
Oil pipe bolt (Flange bolt) 9.5 ± 2.5 N.m (84 ± 22 in-lb)
Oil pipe bolt (Eye bolt M10) 17 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 1 ft-lb)
Oil pipe bolt (Eye bolt M12) 31 ± 2 N.m (23 ± 1 ft-lb)
Exhaust fitting heat protector A bolt 25 ± 4 N.m (19 ± 2 ft-lb)
Exhaust fitting heat protector B bolt 25 ± 4 N.m (19 ± 2 ft-lb)
Exhaust fitting bolt, nut 64 ± 5 N.m (47 ± 3 ft-lb)
Air outlet fitting bolt 25 ± 4 N.m (19 ± 2 ft-lb)
Air inlet fitting bolt 28 ± 1 N.m (21 ± 1 ft-lb)
Water hose and pipe 
Engine coolant temperature sensor 30 ± 9 N.m (22 ± 6 ft-lb)
Water inlet fitting bolt 24 ± 3 N.m (18 ± 1 ft-lb)
Water outlet fitting bolt 24 ± 3 N.m (18 ± 1 ft-lb)
Thermostat housing bolt 24 ± 3 N.m (18 ± 1 ft-lb)
Water pipe nut 24 ± 3 N.m (18 ± 1 ft-lb)
Water pump bolt 24 ± 3 N.m (18 ± 1 ft-lb)
Engine hanger bolt 28 ± 8 N.m (21 ± 5 ft-lb)
Camshaft position sensor 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Crank position sensor 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Oil pan and timing chain case 
PCV valve 2.5 ± 0.4 N.m (22 ± 3 in-lb)
Oil drain plug 39 ± 5 N.m (29 ± 3 ft-lb)
Oil filter 14 ± 2 N.m (124 ± 17 in-lb)
Cylinder head cover bolt 3.0 ± 1.0 N.m (27 ± 8 in-lb)
then 5.5 ± 0.5 N.m (49 ± 4 in-lb)
Air compressor bracket bolt 23 ± 6 N.m (17 ± 4 ft-lb)
Oil pan bolt (M6) 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Oil pan bolt (M8) 29 ± 2 N.m (21 ± 1 ft-lb)
Engine support bracket assembly washer bolt 48 ± 6 N.m (35 ± 4 ft-lb)
Timing chain case bolt (M6) 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Timing chain case bolt (M8 x 10) 13 ± 1 N.m (115 ± 8 in-lb)
Timing chain case bolt (M8 x 30) 24 ± 4 N.m (18 ± 2 ft-lb)
Engine oil control valve heat protector bolt 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Timing chain 
Timing chain tensioner bolt 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Tensioner lever bolt 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Timing chain guide bolt 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
V.V.T. intake sprocket bolt 85 ± 5 N.m (63 ± 3 ft-lb)
V.V.T. exhaust sprocket bolt 85 ± 5 N.m (63 ± 3 ft-lb)
Camshaft 
Engine oil control valve (OCV) bolt 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Front camshaft bearing cap bolt (M8) 17 ± 3 N.m (14 ± 2 ft-lb)
then 30 ± 2 N.m (22 ± 1 ft-lb)
Camshaft bearing cap bolt (M6) 12 ± 1 N.m (107 ± 8 in-lb)
Cylinder head and valves 
Cylinder head bolt 35 ± 2 N.m (26 ± 1 ft-lb), +90° then +90°
Oil pump chain 
Flywheel bolt 40 N.m (30 ft-lb), 130 N.m (96 ft-lb)
Oil seal case bolt 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Oil pump tensioner lever bolt 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Oil pump chain guide bolt 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
Oil pump case bolt 26 ± 2 N.m (19 ± 1 ft-lb)
Oil pump sprocket bolt 23 ± 2 N.m (17 ± 1 ft-lb)
Oil cooler by-pass valve 54 ± 5 N.m (40 ± 3 ft-lb)
Ladder frame bolt 28 ± 2 N.m (21 ± 1 ft-lb)
Check valve 32 ± 2 N.m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)
Piston and connecting rod 
Connecting rod cap bolt 5.0 N.m (44 in-lb), 20 N.m (15 ft-lb) then +90°
Crankshaft and cylinder block 
Crankshaft sensing ring bolt 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb)
Bearing cap bolt (M8) 9.0 ± 2.0 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb) then +90°
Bearing cap bolt (M10) 37.2 ± 2.0 N.m (28 ± 1 ft-lb) then +90°