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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 26 (35)
Balance Shaft Gear Bolt (1)
Step 1 14 (19)
Step 2 Additional 35 Degrees
Balance Shaft Retainer Bolt 26 (35)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Step 1 20 (27)
Step 2 Additional 50 Degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt 219 (298)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1) (1 & 2)
Step 1 35 (47)
Step 2 Additional 130 Degrees
Step 3 (4 center bolts - ONLY) Additional 30 Degrees
Exhaust Manifold Bolt 41 (56)
Flywheel Bolt (1) 61 (83)
Front Timing Case Cover Bolt (1) 22 (30)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 90 (122)
Oil Filter Adapter-to-Case Cover Bolt 24 (33)
Rocker Arm Bolt (1) 28 (38)
Throttle Body Adapter-to-Manifold Bolt 20 (27)
Throttle Body Bolt 20 (27)
Timing Chain Damper Bolt 14 (19)
Valve Lifter Guide Bolt 27 (37)
Water Pump Bolt (2)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Intake Manifold Bolt (2 & 3) 88 (10)
Oil Pan Bolt (1) 124 (13)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 97 (11)
Oil Screen-to-Block Bolt 97 (11)
Valve Cover Bolt (1) 88 (10)
(1) Apply thread sealant to bolt.
(2) Tighten water pump-to-timing case cover bolts to 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m) and water pump-to-cylinder block bolts to 29 ft. lbs. (39 N.m).