Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core Plug | 40 N.m | 30 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 Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Chain Guide Plug | 90 N.m | 59 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Bolt | ||
|
25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
|
100 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | ||
|
100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
|
125 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearings - Lower Crankcase to Block - Bedplate | ||
|
20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
|
70 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Position Reluctor Ring | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Cylinder Head Bolt | ||
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
|
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 | 20 N.m | 15 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 Canister Valve Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator | ||
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
|
100 degrees | |
| Exhaust Manifold Pipe Flange Stud | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut - 2 passes | 14 N.m | 124 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Flywheel Bolt - Automatic Transmission | ||
|
53 N.m | 39 lb ft |
|
25 degrees | |
| Flywheel Bolt - Manual Transmission | ||
|
53 N.m | 39 lb ft |
|
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 Stud | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Generator to Block Bolt | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Heat Shield to Exhaust Manifold Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Ignition Coil Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Intake Camshaft Position Actuator | ||
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
|
100 degrees | |
| 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 Cooler Bolts | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Oil Filter Housing Cover | 22 N.m | 16 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 |
| Piston Oil Squirter | 15 N.m | 11 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 |