Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
AC Compressor and Condenser Hose Nut	19	14 lb ft
AC Compressor Bolt	22	16 lb ft
AC Evaporator Hose Assembly Nut	19	14 lb ft
Air Intake Hose Clamps	3.5	31 lb in
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt	60 (2)	44 lb ft (2)
Camshaft Adjuster Bolt
First Pass	50 (1)	37 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	150 degrees
Final Pass	15 degrees
Camshaft Adjuster Closure Plug	30	22 lb ft
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt	8	71 lb in
Camshaft Closure Bolt	30	22 lb ft
Camshaft Cover Bolt	8	71 lb in
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt	6	53 lb in
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt	6	53 lb in
Cold Start Rail Bolt	4	35 lb in
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt
First Pass	35 (1)	26 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	45 degrees
Final Pass	15 degrees
Coolant Pipe Pump Module Bolt	8	71 lb in
Coolant Pipe Thermostat Housing Bolt	8	71 lb in
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass	95 (1)	70 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	45 degrees
Final Pass	15 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
First Pass	50 (1)	37 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	45 degrees
Final Pass	15 degrees
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt	5	44 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolt
First Pass	25 (1)	18 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	90 degrees
Third Pass	90 degrees
Fourth Pass	90 degrees
Final Pass	45 degrees
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt	55	41 lb ft
Engine Coolant Pipe Bolts	9	80 lb in
Engine Coolant Thermostat	8	71 lb in
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing	8	71 lb in
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Coolant Pipe Bolt	8	71 lb in
Engine Flywheel Bolt - Transmission D16/D20/F17
First Pass	35 (1)	26 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	30 degrees
Final Pass	15 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolt - Transmission M32
First Pass	60 (1)	44 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	45 degrees
Final Pass	15 degrees
Engine Front Cover (Oil Pump Housing)	20	15 lb ft
Engine Lift Front Bracket	25	18 lb ft
Engine Mount Bolt	62	46 lb ft
Engine Mount Bolt to Engine Mount Bracket - M10
First Pass	50 (1)	37 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	60 degrees
Final Pass	75 degrees
Engine Mount Bracket Bolt to Engine Mount
First Pass	50 (1)	37 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	60 degrees
Final Pass	75 degrees
Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block/Cylinder Head
First Pass	60 (1)	46 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	45 degrees
Final Pass	60 degrees
Engine Mount Nut	62	46 lb ft
Engine Oil Cooler Bolts	8	71 lb ft
Engine Oil Cooler Housing Bolt	25	18 lb ft
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Bolt	8	71 lb in
Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe Bolt	8	71 lb in
Engine Oil Level Indicator Bolt	10	89 lb in
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch	20	15 lb ft
Engine Support Fixture (Front) Bolt	65	48 lb ft
Engine Support Fixture (Rear Left Side) Bolt	65	48 lb ft
Engine Support Fixture (Rear Right Side) Bolt	65	48 lb ft
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Bracket Bolt	7	62 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Bracket Bolt	20	15 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Nut	20 (1)	15 lb ft (1)
Front Compartment Fuse Block Bolt	22	16 lb ft
Front Exhaust Pipe Bolt	20	15 lb ft
Generator Bolt	35	26 lb ft
Heat Shield Exhaust Manifold Bolt	8	71 lb in
Heated Oxygen Sensor	42	31 lb ft
Ignition Module Bolt	8	71 lb in
Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Bolt	6	53 lb in
Intake Manifold Bolt	20	15 lb ft
Intake Manifold Bracket Bolt	8	71 lb in
Intake Manifold Bracket to Engine Block Bolt	8	71 lb in
Intake Manifold Grommet Bolt	7	62 lb in
Knock Sensor Bolt	20	15 lb ft
Multiport Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolt	7	62 lb in
Oil Filter Cap	25	18 lb ft
Oil Flow Check Valve Bore Plug	21	15 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt	15	11 lb ft
Oil Pan Baffle Bolt	10	89 lb in
Oil Pan Bolt	10	89 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug	14	124 lb in
Oil Pan Transmission Housing Bolt M10	40	30 lb ft
Oil Pan Transmission Housing Bolt M12	60	44 lb ft
Oil Pressure Measurement Closure Bolt Cylinder Head	15	11 lb ft
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Closure Bolt	21	15 lb ft
Oil Pressure Switch	20	15 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolt	8	71 lb in
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt	9	80 lb in
Spark Plugs	25	18 lb ft
Throttle Body Bolt	8	71 lb in
Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
First Pass	20 (1)	15 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	120 degrees
Final Pass	15 degrees
Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Bolt	6	53 lb in
Timing Belt Rear Cover Bolt	6 (2)	53 lb in (2)
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt
First Pass	20 (1)	15 lb ft (1)
Second Pass	120 degrees
Final Pass	15 degrees
Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Bolt	6	53 lb in
Transmission to Cylinder Block Bolt	75	55 lb ft
Transmission to Oil Pan Bolt	50	37 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt	8	71 lb in
Water Pump Pulley Bolt	20 (2)	15 lb ft (2)
Wiring Harness Ground Nut	9	80 lb in
1 = Use NEW fastener 2 = Recut threads and insert NEW bolts with screw locking compound. For screw locking compound, refer to electronic parts catalogue.