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Tightening Specifications


Cylinder Block

Crankshaft Main Bearing Caps

Note: To measure radial clearance:
Tighten 65 Nm (48 ft lb) but NOT additional 90°

Final Assembly
Step 1 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 plus additional 1/4 turn (90°)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Step 1 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 plus additional 1/4 turn (90°)
Flex Plate, Tighten bolts as follows;
Step 1 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Step 3 and turn an additional 90° (1/4 turn) further

Crankshaft Toothed Belt Sprocket Bolt 120 Nm (88 ft. lbs.) plus additional 1/4 turn (90°)