Tightening Torques & Sequences

Cylinder Head





Cylinder Head M12 Bolt - Angular Tightening Method
1st Step 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
2nd Step 80 Nm (59 lb ft)
3rd Step 60 degrees
4th Step 60 degrees

Cylinder Head M8 Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Note: This component uses bolts with a preapplied molybdenum disulfide coating for thread lubrication. Do not remove the coating or use any additional lubricant. Improperly lubricated threads will adversely affect the bolt torque and clamp load. Improper bolt torque and clamp load can lead to engine damage

Intake Manifold

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Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

Oil Pump Bolt 21 Nm (15 lb ft)

Main Bearing





Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
1st Step 98 Nm (72 lb ft)
2nd Step 132 Nm (97 lb ft)
3rd Step 30 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Angular Tightening Method
1st Step 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
2nd Step 90 degrees





Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolt 70 Nm (52 lb ft)

Connecting Rod

Connecting Rod Cap Bolt - Angular Tightening Method
1st Step 64 Nm (47 lb ft)
2nd Step 30 degrees
3rd Step 30 degrees

Crankshaft Pulley

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
1st Step 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
2nd Step 105 degrees

Flywheel/Flexplate





Flywheel Bolt - Angular Tightening Method
1st Step 79 Nm (58 lb ft)
2nd Step 60 degrees
3rd Step 60 degrees

Flywheel Housing Bolt 80 Nm (60 lb ft)

Exhaust Manifold

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Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut 57 Nm (42 lb ft)

Water Pump
Water Pump Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)