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Tightening Torques & Sequences

CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS



Cylinder Head Bolt
First pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final pass 155 degrees

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT RE-USABILITY

Notice: Do not use any sealing material. Always use new cylinder head bolts.

INTAKE MANIFOLD



Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 6 Nm (53 lb in)

CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP

Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)

MAIN BEARING CAP



Crankshaft Bearings - Lower Crankcase to Block - Bedplate
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 70 degrees

ROD BEARING CAP

Connecting Rod Bolt
First Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Final Pass 100 degrees

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First pass 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
Final pass 125 degrees

FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE

Flywheel Bolt - Automatic Transmission
First Pass 53 Nm (39 lb ft)
Final Pass 25 degrees

Flywheel Bolt - Manual Transmission
First Pass 53 Nm (39 lb ft)
Final Pass 25 degrees

OIL PUMP

Oil Pump Cover Bolt 6 Nm (53 lb in)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD





Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut - 2 passes 14 Nm (124 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 10 Nm (89 lb in)

WATER PUMP

Water Pump Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)