Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Camshaft Position Actuator Assembly Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate Screw | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt | ||
|
25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
|
110 degrees | |
| Coolant Crossover Pipe Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Coolant Drain Plug | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| Coolant Temperature Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Coolant Vent Pipe Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | ||
|
70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
|
72 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt/Stud | ||
|
50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
|
77 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Stud | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Cylinder Head Bolt | ||
|
60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
|
95 degrees | |
| Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt - 13 mm | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt - 15 mm | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Block Heater/Plug | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Engine Front Cover Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Lift Bracket Bolt - | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| EVAP Purge Valve Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Lower Heat Shield Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Flywheel Bolt | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Front Oil Gallery Plug | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Fuel Injector Rail Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft |
| Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Bolt - 10 mm | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Bolt/Nut - 13 mm | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Ignition Coil Bracket Bolt/Nut/Stud | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Knock Sensor | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Center | ||
|
13 N.m | 10 lb ft |
|
20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Corner | ||
|
13 N.m | 10 lb ft |
|
25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Filter Adapter Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Filter | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Oil Filter Fitting | 39 N.m | 29 lb ft |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Side Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Support Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Cover Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Oil Pump Drive Bolt | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Mounting Bolt | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Piston Oil Nozzle Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Rear Oil Gallery Plug - 3/8 inch | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Spark Plug | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Throttle Body Bolt/Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Throttle Body Stud | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt | 21 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Upper Intake Manifold Bolt/Stud | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Valve Lifter Guide Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Cover Plate Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Valve Rocker Arm Bolt | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Outlet Bolt/Stud | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |