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ENGINE MECHANICAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location Item Remark Torque
Engine assembly Power steering pump bracket bolts   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Engine hanger bolts   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Front engine mount bracket bolts Use new bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Front engine mount bolts (10 mm) Use new bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Front engine mount stop nuts Use new nuts 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
Rear engine mount bracket bolts Use new bolts 78 N.m (8.0 kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
Rear engine mount bolts (10 mm) Use new bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Rear engine mount stop nuts Use new nuts 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
Side engine mount bracket bolts (10 mm) Qty 3   44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
Side engine mount bracket bolts (12 mm)*2 Qty 2 Use new bolts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Side engine mount bolt (12 mm)*2 Qty 1 Use new bolt 64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
Side engine mount bolts (12 mm) Qty 3   54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Lower transmission mount bolts Use new bolts 44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
Engine Block Rocker arm oil control solenoid assembly bolts   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Engine lubrication Oil filter   12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft)
Oil filter feed pipe Use oil on threads 35 N.m (3.6 kgf.m, 26 lbf.ft)
Oil pan drain bolt Use new washer 39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
Oil pressure switch
  • Use new O-ring
  • Apply liquid gasket
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Intake manifold and exhaust system Intake manifold bolts*2   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Intake manifold nuts*2   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Injector base bolts*2   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Injector base nuts*2   22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts (warm up TWC side)*2 Use new nuts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts (under-floor TWC side)*2 Use new nuts 33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
Muffler self-locking nuts Use new nuts 54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)