Component Tightening Specifications and Sequences

Cylinder Head Sub-Assembly RH

Step 1
Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, install and uniformly tighten the 8 cylinder head bolts with the plate washers in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 36 Nm (367 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)

Step 2
Mark the cylinder head bolt head with paint as shown in the illustration.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts another 90°.
Step 3
Tighten the cylinder head bolts an additional 90°.
Check that the painted mark is now facing rearward.

Cylinder Head Sub-Assembly LH

Step 1
Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, install and uniformly tighten the 8 cylinder head bolts with the plate washers in several steps in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 36 Nm (367 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)

Tighten the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 30 Nm (306 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)

Cylinder Head Set Bolt Inspection
Standard outside diameter 10.85 to 11.00 mm (0.4272 to 0.4331 inch)
Minimum outside diameter 10.70 mm (0.4213 inch)
Measuring Point 103 mm (4.06 inch)

Intake Manifold
Torque 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)

Camshaft Bearing Cap (for Bank 1)

Make sure of the marks and numbers on the camshaft bearing caps and place them in each proper position and direction.

Temporarily tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.)

Install the camshaft housing sub-assembly RH and tighten the 12 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 28 Nm (286 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)

Tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 16 Nm (163 kgf-cm, 12 ft. lbs.)

Camshaft Bearing Cap (for Bank 2)

Make sure of the marks and numbers on the camshaft bearing caps and place them in each proper position and direction.

Temporarily tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft. lbs.)

Install the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH and tighten the 13 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 28 Nm (286 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)

Tighten the 8 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 16 Nm (163 kgf-cm, 12 ft. lbs.)

Main Bearing Cap

Step 1
Install and uniformly tighten the 16 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 61 Nm (622 kgf-cm, 45 ft. lbs.)

Step 2
Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts 90° in the order above.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.

Bolt Length:

Install 8 new seal washers and uniformly tighten the 8 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in several steps and in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 52 Nm (525 kgf-cm, 38 ft. lbs.)

Rod Bearing Cap

Step 1
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)

Step 2
Mark the front side of each connecting cap bolt with paint.
Retighten the cap bolts 90° as shown in the illustration.
Check the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.

Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Torque 250 Nm (2,550 kgf-cm, 184 ft. lbs.)

Flex Plate

Install and tighten the 8 mounting bolts uniformly in several steps.
Torque 83 Nm (850 kgf-cm, 61 ft. lbs.)

Exhaust Manifold Sub-Assembly LH

Install the exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH with the 6 nuts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)

Exhaust Manifold Sub-Assembly RH

Install the exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH with the 6 nuts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)

Water Pump

Install a new water pump gasket and the water pump assembly with the 16 bolts.
Torque:
Bolt A 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
Bolts B and C 9.1 Nm (93 kgf-cm, 81 inch lbs.)