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Tightening Specifications

The content of this article reflects the changes called out by TSB 26-02-95.

A/C Compressor Bracket to Water Pump Bolt 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
A/C Compressor to Bracket Bolt 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.)
A/C Compressor Support Bolts 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Alternator Adjusting Strap Bolt 23 Nm (200 in. lbs.)
Alternator Adjusting Strap Mounting Bolt 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Alternator Bracket Bolt 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Alternator Mounting Pivot Nut 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Lock Bolt 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Chain Case Cover Bolt
M8 x 1.25 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
M10 x 1.5 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Connecting Rod Nut 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 turn
Crankshaft Pulley Screw to Crankshaft 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder Head Bolts
# 1 - 8
Step 1 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
Step 3 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 Turn
# 9 33 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)

Fig. 11 Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence:




Tighten cylinder head bolts in SEQUENCE shown.

Cylinder Head Cover Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Screw 23 Nm (200 in. lbs.)
Exhaust Crossover Pipe Flange Nut/Bolt 33 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Intake Manifold Bolt 23 Nm (200 in. lbs.)
Intake Manifold Gasket Retaining Screws 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Intake Manifold Plenum Bolt 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 turn
Oil Filter Attaching Nipple 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Oil Lever Sensor Plug 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Oil Pan Screw 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Oil Pressure Gauge Sending Unit 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt T-30 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Oil Pump Pick-up Tube Screw 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Rocker Shaft Bracket Bolt 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Spark Plug 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Starter Mounting Bolt 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.)
Strut Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Tappet Retainer Lock Screw 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Temperature Gauge Sending Unit 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.)
Timing Chain Snubber Screw 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Water Pump to Chain Case Cover Bolt 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)