Torque Specifications
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6.4L ENGINE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cleaner Housing - Bolt | 5 | - | 44 | |
| Block Pipe Plugs | ||||
| (1/4 NPT) | 20 | 15 | - | |
| (3/8 NPT) | 27 | 20 | - | |
| Camshaft Sprocket - Bolt | 98 | 72 | - | |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate - Bolts | 12 | - | 106 | |
| Lifting Stud | 55 | 40 | - | |
| Connecting Rod Cap - Bolts | 40 Plus 90° Turn |
30 Plus 90° Turn |
- | |
| Cylinder Head - Bolts (M-12) | Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION . | |||
| Cylinder Head Cover - Bolts | 11 | 8 | - | |
| EGR Tube to Exhaust Manifold Nuts | 23 | 17 | - | |
| Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block - Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Engine Mount Through Bolt/Nut to Frame | 136 | 100 | - | |
| Engine Timing Cover - Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Exhaust Manifold - Medium Duty | Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION . | |||
| Exhaust Manifold - Heavy Duty | Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION . | |||
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nuts | 10 | 7 | - | |
| Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Pipe/Catalytic Convertor | 32 | 24 | - | |
| Forward Nuts | 8 | - | 70 | |
| Rearward Nuts | 14 | 10 | - | |
| Flexplate to Crankshaft - Bolts | 95 | 70 | - | Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications. |
| Flywheel to Crankshaft - Bolts | 75 | 55 | - | |
| Front Isolator to Engine Mount Bracket- Bolts | 60 | 44 | - | |
| Front Isolator to Engine Cradle Crossmember - Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Generator to Engine Block - Bolts | 54 | 40 | - | |
| Generator Support Bracket-to-Engine Mount Nut | 25 | 18 | - | |
| Heater Tube - Bolt | 18 | 13 | - | |
| Intake Manifold - Bolts | Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION . | |||
| Lifter Guide Holder - Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | |
| Main Bearing Cap - Bolts | ||||
| M-12 Bolts | 28 Plus 90° Turn |
21 Plus 90° Turn |
- | |
| M-8 Bolts (Crossbolts) | 31 | 23 | - | |
| MDS Solenoid - Bolts | 11 | 8 | - | |
| Oil Control Valve - Bolt | 11 | 8 | - | |
| Oil Dipstick Tube to Exhaust Manifold Nut | 10 | 7 | - | |
| Oil Dipstick Tube to Engine Block | 12 | 9 | - | |
| Oil Pan - Drain Plug | 27 | 20 | - | |
| Oil Pan - Bolts | Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION . | |||
| Oil Pump - Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Oil Pump Pickup Tube | ||||
| Nut | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | |
| Piston Oil Cooler Jet - Bolts | 13 | 10 | - | |
| Power Steering Pump to Engine Block - Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Rear Seal Retainer - Bolts | 15 | 11 | - | |
| Rear Isolator Bracket to Transmission - Bolts (Automatic) | 33 | 24 | - | |
| Rear Isolator to Bracket - Bolts (Automatic) | 54 | 40 | - | |
| Rear Isolator to Crossmember - Bolts (Automatic) | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Rear Isolator to Transmission - Bolts (Manual) | 56 | 41 | - | |
| Rear Isolator to Crossmember - Bolts (Manual) | 54 | 40 | - | |
| Rocker Arm - Bolts | Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, INSTALLATION . | |||
| Strut Tower Support - Bolts | 32 | 28 | - | |
| Thermostat Housing - Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Throttle Body - Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | |
| Torque Converter to Flexplate - Bolts | 68 | 50 | - | |
| Transmission to Engine Block - Bolts | 68 | 50 | - | |
| Vibration Damper - Bolt | 185 | 136 | - | |
| Water Drain Plugs | 34 | 25 | - | |
| Water Pump to Engine Timing Cover - Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | |