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Fastener Specifications

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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 Actuator Magnet Gasket
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
Camshaft Position Sensor Seal
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Gasket
Engine Coolant Manifold Gasket
Engine Oil Cooler Adapter
Exhaust Manifold Bolt
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Fuel Injector O-ring
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe - Position 1
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe - Position 2
Fuel Injector Plastic Spacer
Fuel Injector Retaining Clip
Fuel Injector Seal
Fuel Pump Gasket
Intake Manifold Gasket
Lower Oil Pan
Oil Pan Front Seal
Oil Level Indicator Switch Seal
Oil Pan High Pressure Port Seal
Throttle Body Gasket
Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Gasket
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Gasket
Water Pump Assembly Gasket
Water Pump Outlet Gasket
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric (English)
NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt
  • First Pass:
15 N.m (133 lb in)
  • Second Pass:
30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
45 degrees
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
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - New Bolt with Flanged Head
  • First Pass:
120 N.m (89 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
Loosen 360 degrees
  • Third Pass:
80 N.m (59 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
125 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - New Bolt with Retained Rotating Washer
  • First Pass:
120 N.m (89 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
Loosen 360 degrees
  • Third Pass:
80 N.m (59 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
200 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
  • Inner Bearing Cap Bolt - First Pass in Sequence
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Inner Bearing Cap Bolt - Final Pass in Sequence
110 degrees
  • Outer Bearing Cap Bolt - First Pass in Sequence
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Outer Bearing Cap Bolt - Final Pass in Sequence
80 degrees
  • Bearing Cap Side Bolt - First Pass in Sequence
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Bearing Cap Side Bolt - Final Pass in Sequence
60 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt
  • Cylinder Head Bolts - Internal Hex - LH Cylinder Head forwardmost fastener - First Pass in Sequence
80 N.m (59 lb ft)
  • Cylinder Head Bolts - Internal Hex - LH Cylinder Head forwardmost fastener - Second Pass in Sequence
90 degrees
  • Cylinder Head Bolts - Internal Hex - LH Cylinder Head forwardmost fastener - Final Pass in Sequence
40 degrees
  • Cylinder Head Bolts - Standard Hex - First Pass in Sequence
80 N.m (59 lb ft)
  • Cylinder Head Bolts - Standard Hex - Second Pass in Sequence
90 degrees
  • Cylinder Head Bolts - Standard Hex - Final Pass in Sequence
60 degrees
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Fittings 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric (English)
NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Bolt 10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Wire Harness Bolt 10 N.m (7 lb ft)
Camshaft Retainer Bolts - TORX Head Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Cooler Line Bracket Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass with Used Bolt - to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed 330 N.m (244 lb ft)
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 58 N.m (43 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 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Manifold Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Harness Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Adapter 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Engine Oil Level and Temperature Sensor Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Engine Mount to Engine Bolt 65 N.m (48 lb ft)
Engine Mount to Frame Bolt
  • First Pass:
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
65 degrees
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Bolt 4.5 N.m (40 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt
  • First Pass:
27 N.m (20 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
Loosen 180 degrees
  • Final Pass:
23 N.m (17 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Flex Plate to Torque Converter Fastener 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Flywheel Inspection Cover Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Fuel Feed Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Crossover Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor 33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Fuel Pump Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Fuel Pump Lifter Follower Guide Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Generator Bracket Bolt 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Intake Manifold Bolt
  • First Pass in Sequence
5 N.m (44 lb in)
  • Final Pass in Sequence
10 N.m (89 lb in)
Intake Manifold Cover Bolt 4.5 N.m (40 lb in)
Intake Manifold Cover Stud 4.5 N.m (40 lb in)
Knock Sensor Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Knock Sensor Heat Shield Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Low Pressure Fuel Feed Pipe to Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Bolt 4.5 N.m (40 lb in)
Oil Filter 3/4 to 1 full turn after gasket makes contact with the sealing surface on the filter mounting flange
Oil Filter Fitting 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pan Cover Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pan Bolt - Oil Pan-to-Rear Housing 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Oil Pan Bolt - Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pan Bolt - Lower Oil Pan to Upper Oil Pan 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pump Screen Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Spark Plug 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Starter Heat Shield Bolt - Side 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Starter Heat Shield Bolt - Rear 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Throttle Body Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Transmission to Engine Fastener 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Transmission to Oil Pan Bolt 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Valley Cover Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Valve Lifter Guide Bolt 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Bolt
  • First Pass in Sequence
12 N.m (106 lb in)
  • Final Pass in Sequence
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Filter Plug 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Vacuum Pump Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Valve Rocker Arm Bolt 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts - In Sequence 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Inlet Housing Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Pump Impeller Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)