Timing Cover: Specifications

Install the engine front cover and bolts 1, 2, 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 and tighten in the sequence shown in 3 stages:
Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1, 2, 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 in sequence to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1, 2, 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in sequence to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
Stage 3: Tighten bolt 21 to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) then an additional 90 degrees.







Install the remaining 12 engine front cover bolts 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 22 and tighten in the sequence shown in 3 stages:
Stage 1: Tighten bolts 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten bolts 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16 to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.
Stage 3: Tighten bolt 22 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) then an additional 45 degrees.