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Tightening Torques & Sequences

CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE AND SEQUENCE






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

HEAD BOLD REUSE/REPLACE

Note: Always use new cylinder head bolts.

INTAKE MANIFOLD TORQUE AND SEQUENCE






Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt and Nut 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 6 Nm (53 lb in)

CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP TORQUE AND SEQUENCE

Install the camshaft caps and hand start the camshaft cap bolts.
Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated.
Tighten the camshaft caps to 10 Nm (89 lb in)

MAIN BEARING CAP TORQUE & SEQUENCE






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

ROD BEARING CAP TORQUE AND SEQUENCE

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

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TORQUE

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
Final Pass 125 degrees

FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE TORQUE AND SEQUENCE

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 TORQUE AND SEQUENCE

Oil Pump Cover Bolt 6 Nm (53 lb in)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD TORQUE AND SEQUENCE






Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut - 2 passes 14 Nm (124 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 15 Nm (11 lb ft)

WATER PUMP TORQUE AND SEQUENCE

Water Pump Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Note: Prior to installing the water pump, read the entire procedure. This will help avoid balance shaft chain re-timing and ensure proper sealing. Service and Repair