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Tightening Torques & Sequences

CYLINDER HEAD

Cylinder Head Bolt (M11)

First Pass 40 Nm (30 lb ft)
Second Pass +70 degrees
Third Pass +60 degrees
Final Pass +45 degrees/175 degrees Total

Cylinder Head Bolt (M6) 12 Nm (106 lb in)

HEAD BOLT REUSE/REPLACE

Notice: DO NOT reuse the old M11 cylinder head bolts.

INTAKE MANIFOLD

Intake Manifold Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)

MAIN BEARING CAP

Lower Crankcase

Bearing Bolt
M10 x 1.5 First Pass - In Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
M10 x 1.5 Final Pass - In Sequence +65 degrees

CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
First Pass 5 Nm (44 lb in)
Final Pass +30 degrees

ROD BEARING CAP

Connecting Rod Bolt
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Second Pass Back off to zero
Third Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Final Pass +110 degrees

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Final Pass +120 degrees

FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE

Engine Flywheel Bolt

To Crankshaft
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass +50 degrees

OIL PUMP

Oil Pump Cover Bolt 12 Nm (106 lb in)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Exhaust Manifold
Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Nut 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

WATER PUMP

Water Pump Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)