Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Active Fuel Management Oil Pressure Relief Valve | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - Second Pass | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - Final Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Automatic Transmission Flex Plate-to-Torque Dampener Bolts | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Magnet Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve - First Pass | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve - Final Pass | 90 degrees | |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Wire Harness Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb ft |
| Camshaft Retainer Bolts - TORX Head Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass | 85 degrees | |
| Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Coolant Temperature Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | ||
|
150 N.m | 110 lb ft |
|
Loosen 360 degrees | |
|
80 N.m | 59 lb ft |
|
125 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 80 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs - First Pass in Sequence | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs - Final Pass in Sequence | 51 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head M8 Bolts - in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Second Pass in Sequence | 90 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 70 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Plug | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Engine Block Coolant Drain Hole Plug | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Engine Block Coolant Heater | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Engine Harness Ground Stud | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Mount Bracket Bolts | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Engine Mount-to-Engine Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Evaporative (EVAP) Emission Pipe Bracket Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts - First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Final Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Studs | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Front Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Crossover Tube Bolts | 3.8 N.m | 34 lb in |
| Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Studs | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Sight Shield Retainer Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| J 41798 M8 Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| J 41798 M10 Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Knock Sensor Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Filter | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Oil Filter Fitting | 55 N.m | 40 lb ft |
| Oil Level Indicator Switch | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Baffle Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Left Side | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Right Side | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Oil Pan Cover Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan M6 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Rear Housing | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan M8 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pressure Sensor | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump Screen Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Spark Plugs | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Throttle Body Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Throttle Body Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Throttle Body Studs | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Transmission Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Transmission Housing-to-Engine Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Valve Lifter Guide Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Valve Rocker Arm Bolts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Water Inlet Housing Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts - First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts - Final Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |