Fastener Specifications
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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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| Application |
| Camshaft Cover Seal |
| Connecting Rod Bearing |
| Crankshaft Lower Bearing |
| Crankshaft Thrust Upper Bearing |
| Crankshaft Upper Bearing |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing |
| Cylinder Head Gasket |
| Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket |
| Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch O-Ring Seal |
| Engine Oil Manifold Check Valve |
| Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe |
| Fuel Injector Nozzle Housing Seal |
| Fuel Injector Retainer |
| Fuel Injector Spacer |
| Fuel Pump Bracket Gasket |
| Fuel Pump O-Ring |
| Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Gasket |
| Intake Manifold Seal |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Seal |
| Oil Pan High Pressure Port Seal |
| Oil Pump Housing Passage Seal |
| Oil Pump Suction Pipe Gasket |
| Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Seal |
| Piston Pin Retainer |
| Spark Plug Shield Seal |
| Throttle Body Gasket |
| Timing Chain Tensioner Gasket |
| Vacuum Pump Seal |
| Valve Stem Oil Seal |
| Water Inlet Seal |
| Water Outlet Seal |
| Water Pump Gasket |
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt [8x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation |
| Connecting Rod Bolt | |
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25 N.m (18 lb ft) |
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110 degrees |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | |
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100 N.m (74 lb ft) |
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150 degrees |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Inner [8x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Crankshaft and Bearing Installation |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt- Outer [8x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Crankshaft and Bearing Installation |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt- Side [8x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Crankshaft and Bearing Installation |
| Cylinder Head Bolt M8 x 80.8 [3x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side , and Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side |
| Cylinder Head Bolt M11 x 178 [16x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side , and Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side |
| Engine Mount Bracket Fastener | |
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30 N.m (22 lb ft) |
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60-70 degrees |
| Engine Mount Bracket Fastener Larger | |
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100 N.m (74 lb ft) |
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60-70 degrees |
| Engine Mount Fastener | |
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100 N.m (74 lb ft) |
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70 degrees |
| Fuel Pump Bolt [2x] | 15 N.m (11 lb ft) |
Oil Filter
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| Oil Pan Bolt [3x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Oil Pan Installation |
| Oil Pump Drive Bolt | |
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15 N.m (11 lb ft) |
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110 degrees |
| Wiring Harness Connector Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Belt Idler Pulley Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt M6 x 43.4 Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Camshaft Carrier Installation - Right Side , and Camshaft Carrier Installation - Left Side |
| Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt M6 x 43.4 Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Camshaft Carrier Installation - Right Side , and Camshaft Carrier Installation - Left Side |
| Camshaft Carrier Bolt M6 x 60. Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. | Camshaft Carrier Installation - Right Side , and Camshaft Carrier Installation - Left Side |
| Camshaft Cover Bolt [36x]. Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. | Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side , and Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side |
| Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt [4x] | |
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20 N.m (15 lb ft) |
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45 degrees |
| Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt [4x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt | 30 N.m (22 lb ft) |
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut [8x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt [8x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation |
| Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug M9 | 15 N.m (11 lb ft) |
| Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug M12 | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) |
| Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug M14 | 35 N.m (26 lb ft) |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt [2x] | 30 N.m (22 lb ft) |
| Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) |
| Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug M16 | 40 N.m (30 lb ft) |
| Engine Block Core Hole Plug M18 | 45 N.m (33 lb ft) |
| Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolt [2x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Engine Coolant Outlet Pipe Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor | 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolt [2x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Engine Front Cover Bolt M6 x 45 Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Engine Front Cover Installation |
| Engine Front Cover Bolt M6 x 60 [9x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Water Pump Installation |
| Engine Front Cover Bolt M8 x 66 [2x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Engine Front Cover Installation |
| Engine Front Cover Bolt M12 x 55.8 Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Engine Front Cover Installation |
| Engine Front Cover Bolt M12 x 75.9 Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Engine Front Cover Installation |
| Engine Front Cover Stud [3x] | 15 N.m (11 lb ft) |
| Engine Mount Brace Bolt | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Engine Mount Brace Nut | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Fitting [4x] | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) |
| Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Bolt [2x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Engine Oil Pressure Sensor | 35 N.m (26 lb ft) |
| Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt | 15 N.m (11 lb ft) |
| Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Bolt | 28 N.m (21 lb ft) |
| Fuel Feed Pipe Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolt [6x] | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) |
| Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor | 33 N.m (24 lb ft) |
| Fuel Pipe Shield Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Fuel Rail Crossover Pipe Fitting | 30 N.m (22 lb ft) |
| Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Bolt [2x] | 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| Ignition Coil Bolt [6x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Intake Manifold Bolt [8x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Intake Manifold Installation |
| Intake Manifold Insulator Retainer [3x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Knock Sensor Bolt [2x] | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) |
| Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Bolt | 4 N.m (35 lb in) |
| Oil Gallery Plug M20 | 15 N.m (11 lb ft) |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Oil Pan Baffle Bolt [2x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Lower Oil Pan Bolt [13x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Oil Pan Assemble |
| Oil Pan Bolt M8 x 20 [9x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Oil Pan Installation |
| Oil Pan Bolt M8 x 36 [6x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Oil Pan Installation |
| Oil Pan Bolt M8 x 66 [3x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Oil Pan Installation |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) |
| Oil Pump Bolt [2x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Oil Pump Installation |
| Oil Pump Bolt [4x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Oil Pump Installation |
| Oil Pump Suction Pipe Bolt [2x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Bolt | 5 N.m (44 lb in) |
| Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Drain Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Bolt [6x] Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Installation |
| Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Drain Pipe Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Piston Oil Cooling Nozzle Bolt [3x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Spark Plug [6x] | 18 N.m (13 lb ft) |
| Timing Chain Guide Bolt [2x] | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) |
| Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt [8x] | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) |
| Throttle Body Bolt [4x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Vacuum Pump Pipe Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Water Outlet Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Water Pump Bolt Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values. |
Water Pump Installation |
| Water Pump Inlet Pipe Bolt [2x] | 15 N.m (11 lb ft) |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt [4x] | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |