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Tightening Torques & Sequences

A/C Compressor Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
A/C Compressor and Power Steering Bracket Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
A/C Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Bell Housing Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Block Coolant Drain Hole Plug 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)

Exhaust - Left:




Exhaust - Right:




Intake - Left:




Intake - Right:





Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Camshaft Cover Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Camshaft Cover Ground Strap
Camshaft Cover Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Cylinder Head Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Camshaft Intermediate Drive Shaft Bolt 15 Nm (11 lb ft.)
Sprocket Bolt 60 Nm (44 lb ft.)
Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt 120 Nm (89 lb ft.)
Camshaft Position Actuator Housing Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Bolt 8 Nm (71 lb in.)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
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 100°
Crankshaft Position Sensor and Knock Sensor Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Final Pass 150°

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Left:





New Cylinder Head Bolt-M11
First Pass - In Sequence 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Second Pass - In Sequence 60°
Third Pass - In Sequence 60°
Final Pass - In Sequence 60°, 180° total
Cylinder Head Bolt-M6 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Cylinder Head Core Hole Threaded Plug 80 Nm (60 lb ft.)
Cylinder Head Oil Gallery Threaded Plug 60 Nm (44 lb ft.)
Drive Belt
Idler Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Idler Nut 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Tensioner Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
ECT Sensor 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Engine Flywheel Bolt
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Final Pass 50°
Engine Front Cover Bolt 15 Nm (11 lb ft.)
Engine Mount Bracket Bolt 58 Nm (43 lb ft.)
Engine Mount Nut 58 Nm (43 lb ft.)
Engine Wiring Harness
Front Clip Nut to Left Side Engine Mount Bracket Stud 35 Nm (26 lb ft.)
Rear Clip Bolt to Left Side of Block 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Bolt to Right Side of Block 35 Nm (26 lb ft.)
Left Side Ground Bolt 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Right Side Ground to Intake Manifold Nut 8 Nm (71 lb in.)
EVAP Emission Canister Purge Valve Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)

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Left:





Exhaust Manifold Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Nut 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Pipe Hanger Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Exhaust Manifold Stud 6 Nm (53 lb in.)
Fuel Rail Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Generator Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Generator Coolant Inlet Hose Fitting 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Generator Coolant Line Bolt 27 Nm (19 lb ft.)
Generator Rear Brace Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Generator Stud 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Ignition Coil Assembly Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)





Intake Manifold Mounting Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Brake Booster Hose Fitting 2 Nm (18 lb in.)
Knock Sensor Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)





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°





Perimeter Bolt
M8 x 1.25 - In Sequence 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Oil Filter 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Oil Filter Adapter
Oil Filter Bypass Hole Plug 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Oil Filter Fitting 29 Nm (21 lb ft.)
Mounting Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Oil Level Sensor 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Oil Manifold Plate Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Oil Outlet Tube Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Oil Pan Bolt
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft.)
Final Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Oil Pan Baffle Bolt 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Oil Pressure Switch 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 12 Nm (106 lb in.)





Mounting Bolt
First Pass 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Final Pass 35°
Oil Suction Tube
Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Nut 24 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Oxygen Sensor 42 Nm (31 lb ft.)
Plenum Duct Clamp 2.25 Nm (20 lb in.)
Power Steering Pump Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Power Steering Pump Reservoir Bracket Nut 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Primary Camshaft Drive Chain
Guide Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Tensioner Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Shoe Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Tensioner Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Sight Shield Bracket Nut 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Retainer 7 Nm (62 lb in.)
Spark Plug 15 Nm (11 lb ft.)
Starter Motor Bolt 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Starter Motor Wiring Harness Generator Nut 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Starter Nut - Large 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Starter Nut - Small 4 Nm (35 lb in.)
Thermostat Housing Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Throttle Body Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Water Outlet Housing Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Water Pump Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 12 Nm (106 lb in.)