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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

Application
NOTE: All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 
Camshaft Cover Gasket
Combustion Fuel Injector Seal
Connecting Rod Bearing
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug
Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine Oil Cooler Gasket
Engine Oil Manifold Check Valve
Fuel Injector
Fuel Pump Housing Seal
Intake Manifold Gasket
Lower Oil Pan
Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal
Oil Pump Seal
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve
Throttle Body Gasket
Timing Chain Oil Nozzle
Turbocharger Coolant Feed and Return Pipe Gasket
Turbocharger Gasket
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Gasket
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Washer
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Gasket
Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Arm Retainer
Vacuum Pump Gasket
Vacuum Pump Seal
Valve Stem Oil Seal
Water Outlet Gasket
Water Pump Housing Gasket
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
Metric (English)
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt [8x]
  • First Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
70 degrees
Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt
  • First Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 degrees
Connecting Rod Bolt
  • First Pass:
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
75 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
180 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt [10x]
  • First Pass:
30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
240 degrees
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug 75 N.m (55 lb ft)
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug [5x] 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Fuel Injector Bolt [8x] 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Fuel Pump Bolt [2x] 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Lower Crankcase Bolt [10x]
  • First Pass:
15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
180 degrees
Oil Filter 3/4 to 1 full turn after gasket makes contact with the sealing surface on the filter mounting flange
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Nut [4x]
  • First Pass:
15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
60 degrees
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Fitting 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Fitting 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Turbocharger Stud [4x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE: All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt [24x] 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Camshaft Cover Bolt [18x] 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Camshaft Cover Stud [2x] 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Camshaft Cover Stud 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)
Charge Air Bypass Valve Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Bolt [3x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug 65 N.m (48 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Heater Hole Plug 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover Bolt [11x] 15 N.m (133 lb in)
Engine Front Cover Bolt [1x] 15 N.m (133 lb in)
Engine Front Cover Bolt [1x] 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover Hole Plug 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover Stud [1x] 15 N.m (133 lb in)
Engine Lift Front Bracket Bolt [2x] 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Lift Rear Bracket Bolt [4x] 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Bolt [2x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Bolt [2x] 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Fuel Feed Front Pipe Bracket Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolt [8x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Ignition Coil Bolt [4x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor Bolt 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Intake Manifold Bolt [5x] 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Intake Manifold Cover Fastener 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Knock Sensor Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Lower Crankcase Bolt [13x]
  • First Pass:
5 N.m (44 lb in)
  • Final Pass:
10 N.m (89 lb in)
Lower Oil Pan Bolt [12x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Filter Fitting 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pump Bolt [4x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pump Drive Chain Tensioner Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Piston Oil Nozzle Bolt [4x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Fitting Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Drain Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Spark Plug [4x] 17 N.m (13 lb ft)
Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt [3x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Throttle Body Bolt [4x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Timing Chain Guide Bolt [2x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Timing Chain Guide Bolt [3x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Timing Chain Oil Nozzle 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt [2x] 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Turbocharger Bypass Valve Solenoid Bolt [3x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Bolt 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Bolt 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Bracket Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt [6x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Bolt 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Bolt [4x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Nut [2x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Upper Oil Pan Bolt [12x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Upper Oil Pan Bolt [2x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Upper Oil Pan Bolt [2x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Vacuum Pump Bolt [3x]
  • First Pass:
15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Water Outlet Bolt [2x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Pump Bolt [2x] 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Wiring Harness Connector Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)