Fastener Tightening Specifications

ENGINE FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Air Conditioning Compressor
Bracket to Lower Crankcase Lock Nut 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Bracket to Lower Crankcase Stud 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Compressor to Block and Bracket 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Mounting Bracket to Compressor 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Brace--Left Bank (Long) 75 Nm (55 lb ft)

Brace--Left Bank (Short) 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Braces--Right Bank 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Camshaft Bearing Cap 12 Nm (106 lb in)

Camshaft Chain Guide Access Plug 4.5 Nm (39 lb in)

Camshaft Cover 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner to Block 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Camshaft Seal Retainer to Cam Cover (Left Hand Head) 3 Nm (27 lb in)

Camshaft Sprocket 120 Nm (89 lb ft)

Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Rear Pipe 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

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

Coolant Temperature Sensor 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

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

Crankshaft Position Sensor 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Cruise Control Bracket to Throttle Body Bracket 12 Nm (106 lb in)

Cylinder Block Coolant Heater - Right & Left 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Cylinder Head Bolt (M11)
First Pass 40 Nm (30 lb ft)
Second Pass +70 degrees
Third Pass +60 degrees
Final Pass +60 degrees (190 degrees Total)

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

Cylinder Head Plug 80 Nm (59 lb ft)

Cylinder Head Plug (Oil Gallery) 12 Nm (106 lb in)

Cylinder Head Plug (Soc Hex) 5.5 Nm (49 lb in)

Drive Belt Idler Pulley 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Drive Belt Tensioner 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

EGR Pipe (to Intake Manifold) 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

EGR Tube (to Water Crossover) 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

EGR Tube to Intermediate Pipe Nut 60 Nm (44 lb ft)

EGR Valve 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Engine Flywheel Bolt
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Final Pass +50 degrees

Exhaust Manifold Pipe to Cylinder Head 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Exhaust Manifold Pipe to EGR Tube 60 Nm (44 lb ft)

Exhaust Manifold Pipe to Exhaust Manifold Rear Pipe 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Exhaust Manifold Pipe to Lower Crankcase 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Exhaust Manifold Rear Pipe to Right Manifold 40 Nm (30 lb ft)

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Lock Nut 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Flywheel Housing Cover Bolt 9 Nm (80 lb in)

Front Cover Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Generator and Air Conditioning Bracket to Block Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Generator Bracket to Block (Rear Bolt) 47 Nm (35 lb ft)

Generator Bracket to Block (Rear Nut) 38 Nm (28 lb ft)

Generator to Bracket (Front Lower Bolt) 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Generator to Bracket (Front Upper Bolt) 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Generator to Bracket (Rear Bolt) 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Ignition Module Bolt (to Cam Cover) 12 Nm (106 lb in)

Intake Manifold Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Intermediate Sprocket Retaining Bolt 60 Nm (44 lb ft)

Intermediate Sprocket Shaft Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Knock Sensor 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

Lift Bracket--Front 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Lift Bracket--Right Rear 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Lower Crankcase to Block (M8 x 1.25) 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

Lower Crankcase Bolt/Stud (In Sequence) (M10 x 1.5)
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass +65 degrees

Oil Cooler lines to Oil Cooler 18 Nm (13 lb ft)

Oil Cooler Lines to Oil Filter Adapter 18 Nm (13 lb ft)

Oil Filter Adapter 16 Nm (12 lb ft)

Oil Filter Adapter Plug w/Oil Cooler 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

Oil Filter Adapter Plug w/o Oil Cooler 18 Nm (13 lb ft)

Oil Level Indicator Tube 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Oil Level Sensor 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

Oil Manifold Plate to Lower Crankcase 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Oil Pan Bolt
First Pass 8 Nm (71 lb in)
Final Pass 12 Nm (106 lb in)

Oil Pan Brace 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Oil Pan Drain Plug 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

Oil Pump Suction Pipe (Lock Nut) 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Oil Pump to Lower Crankcase
First Pass 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Final Pass +35 degrees

Oxygen Sensor 40 Nm (30 lb ft)

Power Steering Pump (to Bracket) 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Power Steering Pump Bracket (to Block) 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Starter (to Block) 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

Starter Motor (Lock Nut) 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Thermostat Outlet to Water Pump Cover 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Torque Converter to Flywheel Bolt 47 Nm (35 lb ft)

Torque Strut Bracket to Cylinder Head 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Torque Strut Bracket to Cylinder Head (Stud) 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Torque Strut Bracket to Water Manifold 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Transaxle Bel Housing to Engine 75 Nm (55 lb ft)

Water Crossover (to Block) 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Water Crossover (to Head) 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Water Crossover Plug 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Water Outlet Fitting 50 Nm (37 lb ft)

Water Outlet to Cylinder Head 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Water Pump Assembly 100 Nm (74 lb ft)

Water Pump Drive Belt Shield Retaining Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Water Pump Drive Belt Shield Retaining Nut 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Water Pump Drive Belt Tensioner to Water Crossover (Stud) 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Water Pump Cover to Water Pump Housing 10 Nm (89 lb in)