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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolt 39-53 (53-72)
Bellhousing-To-Engine Stud 39-53 (53-72)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 46 (63)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut 23-28 (31-38)
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 107 (145)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 35 (48)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
2 Valve OHV
Step 1 37 (50)
Step 2 Loosen One Full Turn
Step 3 22 (30)
Step 4 Rotate 90 Degrees
Step 5 Additional 90 Degrees
Engine Front Support-To-Crossmember Nut 73-97 (99-131)
Engine Mount-To-Chassis Bolt 59-79 (80-107)
Engine Mount-To-Engine Bracket Bolt 59-79 (80-107)
Engine-To-Bell Housing Bolt 39-53 (53-72)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt 15-18 (20-25)
Fan Clutch-To-Water Pump Nut (2) 30-100 (41-135)
Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt 20-34 (27-46)
Flywheel Bolt 59 (80)
Idler Pulley Bolt 30-41 (41-56)
Lower Intake Manifold-To-Engine Block Bolt
Step 1 11 (15)
Step 2 24 (32)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 56-62 (75-85)
Oil Pump Bolt 30-40 (40-56)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt
Upper 30-46 (41-62)
Lower 18-24 (24-33)
Rear Mount-To-Crossmember Nut 59-79 (80-107)
Rear Mount-To-Transmission Bolt 59-79 (80-107)
Rocker Arm Bolt
Step 1 7 (10)
Step 2 24 (32)
Starter Bolt 18 (25)
Timing Chain Cover-To-Block 15-22 (20-30)
Upper Intake Manifold-To-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt (2000)(3)
Step 1 15 (18)
Step 2 18 (25)
Upper Intake Manifold-To-Lower Intake Manifold Stud 15-22 (20-30)
Upper Intake Manifold Stud Nut 12-14 (16-20)
Upper Spindle-To-Control Arm Ball Joint Pinch Bolt 27-37 (37-50)
Water Pump Bolt
To Timing Cover (6 mm) (4)
Through Timing Cover To Block (8 mm) (5) 18 (25)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt 89 (10)
Fuel Rail Bolt 89 (10)
Oil Pan Bolt 89-123 (10-14)
Spark Plug 98 (11)
Upper Intake Manifold-To-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt (2001)(6)
Step 1 Hand Tight
Step 2 89 (10)
Valve Cover Bolt 106 (12)
(1) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(2) Left-hand thread.
(3) Tighten upper intake manifold bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(4) Tighten to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).
(5) Apply sealant to designated bolts. See Figure.
(6) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.