Tightening Torques & Sequences

Cylinder Head M8 Bolts - in Sequence 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Second Pass in Sequence 90 degrees
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence 70 degrees

Note: Do not use the cylinder head bolts again. Install NEW cylinder head bolts during assembly. Do not use any type of sealant on the cylinder head gasket, unless specified.





Intake Manifold Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 5 Nm (44 lb in)
Intake Manifold Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence 10 Nm (89 lb in)








Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees


Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass 85 degrees

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - First Pass 150 Nm (111 lb ft)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Second Pass Loosen 360 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Third Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Final Pass 230 degrees

Flywheel/Flexplate

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - Second Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - Final Pass 100 Nm (74 lb ft)

Oil Pump Cover Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in)

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

Water Pump Bolts
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Final Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)