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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 33 (45)
Camshaft Synchronizer Bolt 18 (24)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
Step 1 18 (24)
Step 2 33 (45)
Step 3 Additional 90-120 Degrees
Crankshaft Pulley 118 (160)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 30 (41)
Step 3 37 (50)
Step 4 (2) Back Off 2-3 Turns
Step 5
Long Bolt
1st Step 33 (45)
2nd Step Additional 180 Degrees
Short Bolt
1st Step 18 (24)
2nd Step Additional 180 Degrees
Engine Insulator Bolt/Nut 52 (70)
Engine Mount Nuts 85 (115)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut 24 (33)
Exhaust Manifold Flange Nuts 30 (40)
Flywheel/Drive Plate Bolt (3) 59 (80)
Front Cover Bolt
In-Vehicle
Stage 1 16 (22)
Stage 2 Additional 90 Degrees
With Engine Removed 18 (24)
Generator Bracket Bolts (4)
Upper Bolts 18 (24)
Lower Bolts 35 (48)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt/Stud (2000)
Step 1 37 (50)
Step 2 Additional 120 Degrees
Main Bearing Cap Bolt/Stud (2001)
Step 1 40 (55)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Oil Pan Baffle Bolt 35 (48)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 19 (26)
Oil Pick-Up Tube Bolt/Nut
At Cylinder Block 18 (24)
At Main Bearing Cap 35 (48)
Oil Pump Bolt
Upper & Lower Bolts 18 (24)
End Bolts (5)
Rocker Arm Bolt
Stage 1 (6)
Stage 2 26 (35)
Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt 35 (47)
Subframe Bolt
Lower Bolt 66 (90)
Upper Bolt 85 (115)
Torque Converter Nut 27 (36)
Transmission-To-Cylinder Block Bolt 30 (40)
Valve tappet Bolts 9 (12)
Water Pump Bolt
2000
Stage 1 (Bolts 1-11, 13) 16 (22)
Stage 2 (Bolts 1-11, 13) Additional 90 Degrees
No. 12 Bolt 18 (24)
2001
Bolts 1-11, 13 19 (26)
No. 12 Bolt (5)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 18 (24)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Balance Shaft Thrust Plate Bolt 106 (12)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt 106 (12)
Cylinder Head Studs 71 (8)
Fuel Rail Bolt 89 (10)
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt (7)
Step 1 45 (5)
Step 2 89 (10)
Oil Pan Bolt 80-106 (9-12)
Stage 1 45 (5)
Stage 2 89 (10)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 106 (12)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt (2000)
Step 1 53 (6)
Step 2 71 (8)
Step 3 Additional 90 Degrees
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt (2001)
Step 1 89 (10)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Valve Cover Bolt 89 (10)
(1) Use NEW cylinder head bolts. Apply sealant to shortest bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(2) DO NOT loosen all bolts at one time. Work on one bolt at a time.
(3) Apply thread sealant to bolt threads.
(4) For bolt locations, see Figure.
(5) Tighten bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).
(6) Tighten bolt to 43 INCH lbs. (5 N.m).
(7) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.