Tightening Torques & Sequences

Cylinder Head





Cylinder Head Bolt - Preferred Method

All Bolts First Pass in Sequence 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Long Bolts Final Pass in Sequence 75 degrees
Medium Bolts Final Pass in Sequence 65 degrees
Short Bolts Final Pass in Sequence 55 degrees

Note: Do not use any type sealer on the cylinder head gasket, unless specified

Intake Manifold





Lower Intake Manifold Bolt
First Pass in Sequence 3 Nm (27 lb in)
Second Pass in Sequence 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Final Pass in Sequence 15 Nm (11 lb ft)

Upper Intake Manifold Stud
First Pass 5 Nm (44 lb in)
Final Pass 9 Nm (80 lb in)

Main Bearing

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Preferred Method
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 73 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 105 Nm (77 lb ft)

Rod Bearing

Connecting Rod Bolt
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 100 degrees

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt 95 Nm (70 lb ft)

Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 58 Nm (43 lb ft)

Flywheel/Flex Plate

Engine Flywheel Bolt 100 Nm (74 lb ft)

Oil Pump
Oil Pump Bolt to Rear Crankshaft Bearing Cap 90 Nm (66 lb ft)

Exhaust manifold

Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Stud
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Final Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

Water Pump

Water Pump Bolt 45 Nm (33 lb ft)