Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
A/C Compressor to Block Bolt	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Balance Shaft Adjustable Chain Guide Bolt	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Balance Shaft Bearing Carrier to Block Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Balance Shaft Fixed Chain Guide Bolt	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Balance Shaft Sprocket Bolt	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Block Heater Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Cam Cover to Cylinder Head Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Stud	10 N.m	89 lb in
Camshaft Cap Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
First Pass	85 N.m	63 lb ft
Final Pass	30 degrees
Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner	75 N.m	55 lb ft
Chain Guide Plug	90 N.m	59 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolt
First Pass	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Final Pass	100 degrees
Crankshaft Bearings - Lower Crankcase to Block - Bedplate
First Pass	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Final Pass	70 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Final Pass	125 degrees
Crankshaft Position Reluctor Ring	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolt
First Pass	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Final Pass	155 degrees
Cylinder Head Front Chaincase Bolt	35 N.m	26 lb ft
Cylinder Head Oil Gallery Plug	35 N.m	26 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt	45 N.m	33 lb ft
EGR Cover Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor	22 N.m	16 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Front Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Rear Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
EVAP Purge Solenoid Valve Nut	18 N.m	13 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut	14 N.m	124 lb in
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud - 2 passes	10 N.m	89 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Flange Stud	16 N.m	12 lb ft
Flexplate (AMT) Bolt
First Pass	53 N.m	39 lb ft
Final Pass	25 degrees
Flywheel (SMT) Bolt
First Pass	53 N.m	39 lb ft
Final Pass	25 degrees
Front Cover to Block Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Front Lift Bracket Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Fuel Rail Bracket Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Generator to Block Bolt	23 N.m	17 lb ft
Heat Shield to Exhaust Manifold Bolt	23 N.m	17 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Intake Camshaft Rear Cap Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut	10 N.m	89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud	6 N.m	53 lb in
Knock Sensor Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Lower Crankcase to Block Perimeter Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Oil Filter Housing Cover	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Oil Gallery Gerotor Cover - Rear Bolt	6 N.m	53 lb in
Oil Gallery Plug	35 N.m	26 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug - Rear	60 N.m	44 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube to Intake Manifold Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Oil Pressure Switch	22 N.m	16 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolt	6 N.m	53 lb in
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Plug	40 N.m	30 lb ft
Oxygen Sensor	42 N.m	31 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Spark Plug	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Starter Motor to Block Bolt	53 N.m	39 lb ft
Thermostat Housing to Block Bolts	10 N.m	89 lb in
Throttle Body Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Throttle Body Nut	10 N.m	89 lb in
Throttle Body Stud	6 N.m	53 lb in
Timing Adjustable Chain Guide Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Timing Chain Oil Nozzle Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Timing Fixed Chain Guide Bolt	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Timing Upper Chain Guide Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Vent Tube to Cylinder Head	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Water Jacket Drain Plug	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Water Pipe Support Bracket Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Water Pump Access Cover Bolt	7 N.m	62 lb in
Water Pump/Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Water Pump Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Water Pump Sprocket Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in