Section 445 (3.6L Engine (Service Information)): Specifications: Torque
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| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Inlet Hose - Band Clamps | 4 | - | 35 |
| A/C Compressor to Engine - M8 Bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Camshaft Chain Tensioner (Primary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 |
| Camshaft Chain Guide (Primary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 |
| Camshaft Chain Idler Sprocket - M8 T45 | 25 | 18 | - |
| Camshaft Chain LH Tensioner (Secondary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 |
| Camshaft Chain LH Guide (Secondary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 |
| Camshaft Chain RH Tensioner (Secondary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 |
| Camshaft Chain RH Guide (Secondary) - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor to Cylinder Head - 6M T30 | 9 | - | 80 |
| Camshaft Bearing Cap - M6 T30 | 9.5 | - | 84 |
| Connecting Rod Cap - M9 Bolts | 20 + 90° Turn | 15 + 90° Turn | - |
| Coolant Pump to Engine Timing Cover - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 |
| Coolant Crossover Housing to Engine Timing Cover - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 |
| Coolant Pump to Engine Timing Cover - M10 Bolt | 55 | 40 | - |
| Crankshaft Target Wheel to Counterweight - M6 T30 | 10 | - | 89 |
| Crankshaft Outer Main Bearing Cap and Windage Tray - M8 Bolts | 21 + 90° Turn | 16 + 90° Turn | - |
| Crankshaft Inner Main Bearing Cap - M11 Bolts | 20 + 90° Turn | 15 + 90° Turn | - |
| Crankshaft Side Main Bearing Cap (Tie Bolt) - M8 Bolts | 30 | - | 266 |
| Crankshaft Vibration Damper - M16 Bolt | 40 + 105° Turn | 30 + 105° Turn | - |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor to Engine Block - M6 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 |
| Cylinder Head Oil Restrictor - M8 Plug | 15 | - | 133 |
| Cylinder Head to Engine Block - M12 Bolts in Sequence | See INSTALLATION Procedure | ||
| Cylinder Head Cover - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 |
| Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head - M8 Bolts | 23 | 17 | - |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor | 22 | - | 195 |
| Engine Block Heater - M6 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 |
| Left/Right Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block - M10 Bolts | 61 | 45 | - |
| Left/Right Engine Mount Isolator to Engine Mount Bracket - M10 Nuts | 61 | 45 | - |
| Left/Right Engine Mount Heat shield to Engine Mount Bracket - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 |
| Left/Right Engine Mount Isolator to Frame - M10 Bolts | 61 | 45 | - |
| Flexplate to Crankshaft - M10 Bolts | 95 | 70 | - |
| Fuel Rail to Lower Intake Manifold - M6 Bolts | 7 | - | 62 |
| Generator - M8 Bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Heater Core Supply Tube to Cylinder Head - M8 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 |
| Idler Pulley to Engine Timing Cover - Accessory Drive M8 Bolt | 25 | 18 | - |
| Ignition Capacitor to Cylinder Head - M6 Bolts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Ignition Coil to Cylinder Head Cover - M6 Bolts | 8 | - | 71 |
| Intake Manifold (Upper) - M6 Bolts | 8 | - | 71 |
| Intake Manifold (Lower) - M6 Bolts | 6.5 | - | 58 |
| Knock Sensor to Engine Block - M8 T40 | 22 | 16 | - |
| Negative Battery Cable to Battery | 5 | - | 45 |
| Oil Control Valve - Cam Phaser M18 | 150 | 111 | - |
| Upper Oil Pan to Engine Block - M8 Bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Transmission to Upper Oil Pan - M10 Bolts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Transmission to Starter - M10 Bolts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Torque Converter Dust Shield - M8 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 |
| Oil Cooler to Oil Filter Housing Screws | 4 | - | 35 |
| Upper Oil Pan to Rear Seal Retainer - M6 Bolts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Oil Pan Drain - Plug M14 | 27 | 20 | - |
| Oil Pressure Sensor to Oil Filter Housing | 14 | - | 124 |
| Oil Temperature Sensor to Oil Filter Housing | 20 | - | 177 |
| Lower Oil Pan to Upper Oil Pan - M6 Bolts | 10.5 | - | 93 |
| Piston Oil Cooler Jet to Engine Block - M5 | 6 | - | 53 |
| Oil Filter Housing/Oil Cooler to Engine Block - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 |
| Oil Filter Housing Cap | 25 | 18 | - |
| Oil Pump to Block - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 |
| Oil Level Indicator to Engine Block - M10 Bolt | 35 | 26 | - |
| Oil Level Indicator to Cylinder Head - M6 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 |
| Oil Pump Sprocket - M8 T45 | 25 | 18 | - |
| Oil Pump Pick Up Tube Bracket to Windage Tray - M6 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 |
| Oil Pump Pick Up Tube to Oil Pump - M6 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 |
| Oxygen Sensor to Exhaust Pipe - M18 | 50 | 37 | - |
| PCV Valve - M5 T25 | 4 | - | 35 |
| Power Steering Pump to Bracket - M8 Bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket to Engine - M8 Bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Spark Plug to Cylinder Head - M12 | 17.5 | 13 | - |
| Starter Mounting - M10 Bolts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Tensioner to Engine Timing Cover - Accessory Drive M10 Bolt | 55 | 41 | - |
| Thermostat Housing to Coolant Crossover - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 |
| Throttle Body - M6 Bolts | 9 | - | 80 |
| Engine Timing Cover - M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 |
| Engine Timing Cover - M8 Bolt | 25 | 18 | - |
| Engine Timing Cover - M10 Bolts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Transmission to Engine Block - M10 Bolts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Transmission Fluid Indicator to Transmission - M6 Bolt | 12 | - | 106 |
| Torque Converter - M8 Bolts | 42 | 31 | - |
| Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Cylinder Head - M8 Bolt | 20 | - | 177 |
| Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Upper Intake Manifold - M6 Nuts | 10 | - | 89 |
| Variable Valve Timing Solenoid to Cylinder Head Cover - M5 T25 | 4 | - | 35 |
| Wire Harness Retainer Bracket to LH Cylinder Head - M6 T30 | 12 | - | 106 |
| Rear Engine Mount Bracket to Transmission - M8 Bolts | 33 | 24 | - |
| Rear Engine Mount Isolator to Rear Engine Mount Bracket - M10 Bolts | 61 | 45 | - |
| Rear Engine Mount Crossmember to Frame - M10 Bolts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Rear Engine Mount Isolator to Crossmember - M10 Bolts | 61 | 45 | - |
| Left/Right Crossmember Brace to Crossmember - M8 Bolts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Left/Right Crossmember Brace to Frame - M8 Bolts | 55 | 41 | - |