Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Component

Ft. Lbs (N.m)

A/C Compressor-To-Engine Bolts

21 (28)

Camshaft Sprocket Bolts

21 (28)

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts

Step 1

20 (27)

Step 2

Plus 1/4 Turn

Crankshaft Damper Bolt

125 (170)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Inner Cap Bolts

Step 1

15 (20)

Step 2

Plus 1/4 Turn

Outer Cap Bolts

Step 1

20 (27)

Step 2

Plus 1/4 Turn

Tie Bolts

21 (28)

Cylinder Head Bolts ⁽¹⁾

Step 1 (Bolts 1-8)

35 (48)

Step 2 (Bolts 1-8)

55 (75)

Step 3 (Bolts 1-8)

55 (75)

Step 4 (Bolts 1-8) ⁽²⁾

Plus 90 Degrees

Step 5 (Bolts 9-11)

21 (28)

Engine Mount Bracket-To-Block Bolts

45 (61)

Engine Mount Insulator Nuts

45 (61)

Exhaust Manifold Bolts

17 (23)

Generator Bracket Bolts

30 (41)

Oil Filter

12 (16)

Oil Pan

Bolts

21 (28)

Nuts

105 INCH Lbs. (12)

Oil Pan Drain Plug

20 (27)

Oil Pump Pick Up Tube Bolt

21 (28)

Oil Pump-To-Block Bolts

21 (28)

Spark Plugs

15 (20)

Starter Mounting Bolts

30 (41)

Structural Collar

Step 1 (Vertical Collar-To-Oil Pan Bolts)

10 INCH Lbs. (1.1)

Step 2 (Horizontal Collar-To-Transmission Bolts)

40 (55)

Step 3

⁽³⁾

Timing Chain Guide Access Plug

15 (20)

Timing Chain Tensioner (Primary)

40 (54)

INCH Lbs.

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts ⁽⁴⁾

105 (12)

Camshaft Chain Tensioner (Secondary) Bolts

105 (12)

Cooling System Bleed Screw

105 (12)

Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Bolts

105 (12)

Cylinder Head Cover Bolts

105 (12)

Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts

105 (12)

Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter V-Band Clamp

100 (11)

Lower Intake Manifold Bolts ⁽⁵⁾

105 (12)

Oil Pump Cover Bolts

105 (12)

PCV Valve

60 (7)

Thermostat Housing/Water Inlet Connector Bolts

105 (12)

Throttle Body Bolts

105 (12)

Upper Intake Manifold Bolts ⁽⁶⁾

105 (12)

Water Outlet Housing Bolts

105 (12)

Water Pump Bolts

105 (12)

⁽¹⁾	Tighten in sequence. See Fig 1.

⁽²⁾	DO NOT use a torque wrench for this step.

⁽³⁾	Starting with the center vertical bolts and working outward, final torque bolts to 40 Ft. Lbs (55 N.m).

⁽⁴⁾	Tighten in sequence. See Fig 2.

⁽⁵⁾	Tighten in sequence. See Fig 3.

⁽⁶⁾	Tighten in sequence. See Fig 4.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence

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Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence

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Fig 3: Identifying Lower Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence

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Fig 4: Identifying Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence

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