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Tightening Torques & Sequences

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS





Cylinder Head M8 Bolts 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

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT RE-USABILITY

Notice:
Do not reuse the cylinder head bolts. Install NEW cylinder head bolts during assembly.
Do not use any type of sealant on the cylinder head gasket (unless specified).
The cylinder head gaskets must be installed in the proper direction and position.

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

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 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 Bolt 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Exhaust Manifold Bolts
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Final Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

Exhaust Manifold Studs 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

WATER PUMP

Water Pump Bolts 15 Nm (11 lb ft)