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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 41-56 (55-75)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut 21-26 (28-35)
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 140-170 (190-230)
Cylinder Head Bolt
Step 1 51-59 (69-80)
Step 2 70-76 (95-103)
Distributor Hold-Down Bolt 17-25 (23-34)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt
Step 1 5-7 (7-10)
Step 2 20-30 (27-41)
Flywheel Mount Bolt 54-64 (73-87)
Intake Manifold Bolt (1) 15-23 (20-31)
Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt 30-40 (41-54)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 52-66 (71-90)
Oil Pan Bolts (2)
Engine Block Bolts 15-22 (20-30)
Transaxle Bolts 30-39 (41-53)
Oil Pump Mount Bolt 30-39 (41-53)
Rocker Arm Bolt
Step 1 5-8 (7-11)
Step 2 20-27 (27-38)
Water Pump Mount Bolt 15-23 (20-30)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Tensioner Bolt 72-108 (8-12)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt 72-108 (8-12)
Crankshaft Seal Retainer Bolt 72-108 (8-12)
Timing Cover Bolts 72-108 (8-12)
(1) Tighten intake manifold to specification in 2 steps. Tightening torque applies to intake manifold-to-cylinder head and upper-to-lower intake manifold bolts.
(2) If oil pan is installed with engine out of vehicle, a transaxle case or other fixture must be bolted to engine to align pan with rear face of block.