Tightening Torques & Sequences
CYLINDER HEADCylinder Head M8 Bolts - in Sequence 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts
First Pass in Sequence 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Second Pass in Sequence 90 degrees
Final Pass in Sequence 70 degrees
HEAD BOLT REUSE/REPLACE
Note: Do not use the cylinder head bolts again. Install NEW cylinder head bolts during assembly.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Intake Manifold Bolts
First Pass in Sequence 5 Nm (44 lb in)
Final Pass in Sequence 10 Nm (89 lb in)
MAIN BEARING CAP
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts
First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs
First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 51 degrees
Bearing Cap M8 bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Tighten the bolt on one side of the bearing cap and then tighten the bolt on the opposite side of the same bearing cap.
ROD BEARING CAP
Connecting Rod Bolts
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 85 degrees
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass 150 Nm (111 lb ft)
Second Pass Loosen 360 degrees
Third Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Final Pass 230 degrees
FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE
Flex Plate Bolts
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Second Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Final Pass 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
OIL PUMP
Oil Pump Cover Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Exhaust Manifold Bolts
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Final Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center 2 bolts. Alternate from side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
WATER PUMP
Water Pump Bolts 15 Nm (11 lb ft)