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Tightening Torques & Sequences

CYLINDER HEAD

Cylinder Head M8 Bolts - in Sequence 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)

Cylinder Head M11 Bolts
First Pass in Sequence 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Second Pass in Sequence 90 degrees
Final Pass in Sequence 70 degrees

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT RE-USABILITY

Notice: 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

Intake Manifold Bolts
First Pass in Sequence 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.)
Final Pass in Sequence 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.)

MAIN BEARING CAP

Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts
First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees

ROD BEARING CAP

Connecting Rod Bolts
First Pass 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 85 degrees

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

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

FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE

Flywheel Bolts
First Pass 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Second Pass 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)

OIL PUMP

Oil Pump Cover Bolts 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.)
Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Exhaust Manifold Bolts
First Pass 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)

WATER PUMP

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