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Tightening Torques & Sequences

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS






Cylinder Head Bolt
First pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final pass 155 degrees

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT RE-USABILITY
Always use new cylinder head bolts.


Note: Do not use any sealing material. Always use NEW cylinder head bolts

INTAKE MANIFOLD

Intake manifold bolts/nuts 10 Nm (89 lb in)

CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP

Cam Cover to Cylinder Head Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)

MAIN BEARING CAP

Crankshaft Bearings - Lower Crankcase to Block - Bedplate
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 70 degrees

ROD BEARING CAP

Connecting Rod Bolts
First Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Final Pass 100 degrees

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Crankshaft balancer bolt
First pass 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
Final pass 125 degrees

FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE

Flywheel Bolt - Automatic Transmission
First Pass 53 Nm (39 lb ft)
Final Pass 25 degrees

Flywheel Bolt - Manual Transmission
First Pass 53 Nm (39 lb ft)
Final Pass 25 degrees

OIL PUMP

Oil Pump Cover Bolt 6 Nm (53 lb in)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut - 2 passes 14 Nm (124 lb in)

WATER PUMP

Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)