Torque Specifications
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ENGINE BLOCK
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecting Rod Cap Bolts | 20 + 90° Turn | 15 + 90° Turn | - | - |
| Crankshaft Target Wheel to Counterweight Bolts | 11 | 8 | - | - |
| Crankshaft Outer Main Bearing Cap and Windage Tray M8 Bolts | 21 + 90° Turn | 15 + 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 | 22 | - | - |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor to Engine Block M6 Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Engine Block Heater - M6 Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Lower Oil Pan to Upper Oil Pan - M6 Bolts | 11 | 8 | - | - |
| Knock Sensor to Engine Block M8 Bolt | 21 | 15 | - | - |
| Upper Oil Pan to Engine Block M8 Bolts | 23 | 17 | - | - |
| Oil Cooler to Oil Filter Housing Screws | 12 | - | 106 | - |
| Upper Oil Pan to Rear Seal Retainer M6 Bolts | 10 | - | 89 | - |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 27 | 20 | - | - |
| Oil Pressure Sensor to Oil Filter Housing | 20 | - | 177 | - |
| Piston Oil Cooler Jet to Engine Block Bolt | 6 | - | 53 | - |
| Oil Filter Housing/Oil Cooler to Engine Block M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 | - |
| Oil Filter Housing Cap | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Oil Pump to Engine Block M6 Bolts | 12 | - | 106 | - |
| Oil Level Indicator to Intake Manifold Bolt | 9 | - | 80 | - |
| Oil Pump Sprocket M8 Bolt | 26 | 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 | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
CYLINDER HEAD
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts | 10 | - | 89 | - |
| Camshaft Chain Tensioner (Primary) Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain Guide (Primary) Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain Idler Sprocket Bolt | 26 | 19 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain LH Tensioner (Secondary) Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain LH Guide (Secondary) Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain RH Tensioner (Secondary) Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain RH Guide (Secondary) Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor to Cylinder Head Bolt | 9 | - | 80 | - |
| Cylinder Head Oil Galley Plug | 18 | 9 | - | - |
| Cylinder Head Oil Restrictor M8 Plug | 15 | 11 | - | - |
| Cylinder Head Bolts | Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION . | - | ||
| Cylinder Head Cover M6 Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head M8 Bolts | 23 | 17 | - | - |
| Fuel Rail to Lower Intake Manifold M6 Bolts | 7 | - | 62 | - |
| Heater Core Supply Tube to Cylinder Head M8 Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Ignition Capacitor to Cylinder Head M6 Bolts | 10 | - | 89 | - |
| Ignition Coil to Cylinder Head Cover M6 Bolts | 8 | - | 71 | - |
| Intake Manifold (Upper) M6 Bolts | 10 | - | 89 | - |
| Intake Manifold (Lower) M6 Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Oil Control Valve/Cam Phaser Bolt - Exhaust | 150 | 118 | - | - |
| Oil Control Valve/Cam Phaser Bolt - Intake | 30 + 45° Turn | 22+45° Turn | - | - |
| Oil Temperature Sensor to Cylinder Head | 14 | 10 | - | - |
| Spark Plug to Cylinder Head | 18 | 13 | - | - |
| Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Cylinder Head M8 Bolt | 17 | 13 | - | - |
| Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Upper Intake Manifold M6 Nuts | 9 | - | 80 | - |
| Variable Valve Timing Solenoid to Cylinder Head Cover Bolt | 4 | - | 35 | - |
| Variable Valve Lift Solenoid Bolt | 10 | 7 | - | - |
| Wire Harness Retainer Bracket to LH Cylinder Head Bolts | 10 | 7 | - | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
FRONT ENGINE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant Crossover Housing to Engine Timing Cover M6 Bolts | 11 | 8 | - | - |
| Engine Timing Cover M6 Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Engine Timing Cover M8 Bolt | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Engine Timing Cover M10 Bolts | 55 | 41 | - | - |
| Thermostat Housing to Coolant Crossover M6 Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Vibration Damper M16 Bolt | 40 + 115° Turn | 30 + 115° Turn | - | - |
| Water Pump to Engine Timing Cover M6 Bolts | 11 | 8 | - | - |
| Water Pump to Engine Timing Cover - M10 Bolt | 55 | 41 | - | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
REAR ENGINE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexplate to Crankshaft Bolts | 94 | 69 | - | - |
| Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Torque Converter to Flexplate Bolts | 42 | 31 | - | - |
| Transaxle to Engine Block Bolts | 50 | 37 | - | - |
| Transaxle to Upper Oil Pan Bolts | 50 | 37 | - | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
ENGINE MOUNTING
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Left Engine Mount Isolator to Bracket Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Left Engine Mount Isolator to Frame Bolt | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Left Engine Mount Heat Shield Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Rear Mount Bracket to Transmission Bolts | 33 | 24 | - | - |
| Rear Mount to Rear Mount Bracket Bolt | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Rear Mount Crossmember to Frame Bolts | 55 | 41 | - | - |
| Rear Mount to Crossmember Bolt | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Right Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Right Engine Mount Isolator to Engine Mount Bracket Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Right Engine Mount Isolator to Frame Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Right Engine Mount Heat Shield Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Left Crossmember Brace to Crossmember Bolts | 55 | 41 | - | - |
| Right Crossmember Brace to Crossmember Bolts | 55 | 41 | - | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
ACCESSORY DRIVE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Bolts | 24 | 18 | - | - |
| Belt Tensioner Bolt | 55 | 41 | - | - |
| Generator Bolts | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Idler Pulley Bolt | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | - |
| Power Steering Pump Heat Shield Bolts | 23 | 17 | - | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Inlet Hose Band Clamps | 5 | - | 44 | - |
| Negative Battery Cable | 5 | - | 45 | - |
| Oxygen Sensor | 50 | 37 | - | - |
| Starter Mounting Bolts | 47 | 35 | - | - |
| Throttle Body Bolts | 9 | - | 80 | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||