Fastener Specifications

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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE: All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.
Application
Clutch Pilot Bearing
CMP Actuator Magnet Gasket
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Gasket
Cylinder Head Gaskets
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Seals
Engine Front Cover Gasket
Exhaust Manifold Gaskets
Intake Manifold Gaskets
Fuel Injector Lower O-ring Seals
Oil Cooler Gasket
Oil Pan Gasket
Oil Pump Screen O-ring Seal
Throttle Body Gasket
Throttle Position Sensor Clips
Throttle Position Sensor Cover
Throttle Position Sensor Gasket
Throttle Position Sensor Terminals
Valve Lifter Oil Filter
Valve Lifter Oil Filter O-ring Seal
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Gaskets
Water Pump Gaskets

Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE: All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.
Application	Specification
Application	Metric (English)
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
First Pass:	65 N.m (48 lb ft)
Final Pass:	90 degrees
Connecting Rod Bolt
First Pass:	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Final Pass:	85 degrees
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Cover Bolt	12 N.m (106 lb in)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass with Used Bolt - to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed	330 N.m (244 lb ft)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - New Bolt
First Pass:	150 N.m (111 lb ft)
Second Pass:	Loosen 360 degrees
Third Pass:	80 N.m (59 lb ft)
Final Pass:	125 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
M8 Bolts	30 N.m (22 lb ft)
M10 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
M10 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence	80 degrees
M10 Studs - First Pass in Sequence	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
M10 Studs - Final Pass in Sequence	51 degrees
Cylinder Head M8 Bolts - in Sequence	30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts
First Pass in Sequence	30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Second Pass in Sequence	90 degrees
Final Pass in Sequence	70 degrees
Oil Filter	3/4 to 1 full turn after gasket makes contact with the sealing surface on the filter mounting flange

Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE: All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.
Application	Specification
Application	Metric (English)
Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Active Fuel Management Oil Pressure Relief Valve	27 N.m (20 lb ft)
Air Conditioning Compressor to Engine Bolts	68 N.m (50 lb ft)
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt
First Pass in Sequence	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Second Pass in Sequence	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Second Pass in Sequence	100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Magnet Bolt	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Wire Harness Bolt	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Camshaft Retainer Bolts - Hex Head Bolt	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt	75 N.m (55 lb ft)
Camshaft Retainer Bolts - TORX Head Bolt	15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Cover Bolts	12 N.m (9 lb ft)
Coolant Temperature Sensor	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Cylinder Head Plug	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Engine Block Coolant Drain Hole Plug	60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Engine Block Coolant Heater	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug	65 N.m (48 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover Bolt	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Lift Bracket Bolt	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Engine Mount Bracket Retaining Nut	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Engine Mount-to-Engine Block Bolt	65 N.m (48 lb ft)
Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolt	110 N.m (81 lb ft)
Engine Block Valley Cover Bolt	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Evaporative (EVAP) Emission Pipe Bracket Nut	10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt
First Pass:	15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Final Pass:	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolt	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Crossover Tube Bolt	3.8 N.m (34 lb in)
Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Bolt	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Generator Bracket Bolt	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Stud	12 N.m (9 lb ft)
Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolt	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Ignition Coil Protector Bolt	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Intake Manifold Bolt
First Pass in Sequence:	5 N.m (4 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence:	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Intake Manifold Sight Shield Retainer Bolts	5 N.m (4 lb ft)
J 41798 M8 Bolt	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
J 41798 M10 Bolts	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Knock Sensor Bolts	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Filter Fitting	55 N.m (41 lb ft)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Oil Pan Baffle Bolt	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Left Side	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Right Side	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Oil Pan Cover Bolt	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Oil Pan Drain Plug	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pan M6 Bolt - Oil Pan-to-Rear Housing	12 N.m (9 lb ft)
Oil Pan M8 Bolt - Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pressure Sensor	35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt	12 N.m (9 lb ft)
Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug	14 N.m (124 lb in)
Oil Pump Screen Nut	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt	12 N.m (9 lb ft)
Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolt	25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Power Steering Pump-to-Engine Block Bolt	50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Spark Plug	15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Throttle Body Bolt	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Throttle Body Nut	10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Throttle Body Stud	6 N.m (53 lb in)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt	30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Valve Lifter Guide Bolt	12 N.m (9 lb ft)
Valve Rocker Arm Bolt	30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt	12 N.m (9 lb ft)
Water Inlet Housing Bolt	15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Water Pump Bolt
First Pass:	15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Final Pass:	30 N.m (22 lb ft)