Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Rocker arms and camshaft | |
| Positive crankcase ventilation valve | 10 +/- 2 N.m (87 +/- 17 in-lb) |
| Rocker cover bolt | 3.5 +/- 0.5 N.m (30 +/- 4 in-lb) |
| Rocker arm shaft bolt | 31 +/- 3 N.m (23 +/- 2 ft-lb) |
| Cylinder head and valve | |
| Cylinder head bolt | 78 +/- 2 N.m (58 +/- 1 ft-lb) - 0 N.m (0 in-lb) - 20 +/- 2 N.m (14 +/- 1 ft-lb) - + 90° - + 90° |
| Front case, counterbalance shaft and oil pan | |
| Drain plug | 39 +/- 5 N.m (29 +/- 4 ft-lb) |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 19 +/- 3 N.m (14 +/- 2 ft-lb) |
| Flange bolt | 36 +/- 3 N.m (27 +/- 2 ft-lb) |
| Front case bolt | 24 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 2 ft-lb) |
| Oil filter part number MD360935 | 14 +/- 2 N.m (122 +/- 17 in-lb) |
| Oil filter other than MITSUBISHI genuine filter | 17 +/- 2 N.m (13 +/- 1 ft-lb) |
| Oil filter bracket bolt | 19 +/- 3 N.m (14 +/- 2 ft-lb) |
| Oil pan bolt | 9.0 +/- 3.0 N.m (80 +/- 26 in-lb) |
| Oil pump cover bolt | 17 +/- 1 N.m (12 +/- 1 ft-lb) |
| Oil pump cover screw | 10 +/- 2 N.m (87 +/- 17 in-lb) |
| Oil screen bolt | 19 +/- 3 N.m (14 +/- 3 ft-lb) |
| Plug | 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 3 ft-lb) |
| Relief plug | 44 +/- 5 N.m (33 +/- 4 ft-lb) |
| Piston and connecting rod | |
| Connecting rod cap nut | 20 +/- 2 N.m (14 +/- 1 ft-lb) + 90° to 94° |
| Crankshaft and cylinder block | |
| Bearing cap bolt | 25 +/- 2 N.m (18 +/- 1 ft-lb) + 90° |
| Bell housing cover bolt | 9.0 +/- 1.0 N.m (80 +/- 9 in-lb) |
| Drive plate bolt | 132 +/- 5 N.m (98 +/- 4 ft-lb) |
| Flywheel bolt | 132 +/- 5 N.m (98 +/- 4 ft-lb) |
| Knock sensor | 23 +/- 2 N.m (17 +/- 1 ft-lb) |
| Oil seal case bolt | 11 +/- 1 N.m (95 +/- 9 in-lb) |
| Rear plate bolt | 11 +/- 1 N.m (95 +/- 9 in-lb) |