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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
4-Cylinder Engines
1.9L (114")
Left Side Front Bracket-to-Crossmember Bolts 30-42 (41-57)
Motor Mount Bracket-to-Transaxle Bolts 25-35 (34-47)
Motor Mount Through Bolts 55-75 (75-102)
Left Side Rear
Motor Mount-to-Transaxle Bolts 55-75 (75-102)
Motor Mount Through Bolts 25-35 (34-47)
Right Side
Motor Mount-to-Bracket Bolts 65-70 (88-95)
Motor Mount-to-Engine Bolts 35-40 (47-54)
Motor Mount Through Bolts 65-70 (88-95)
2.3L (140") OHC
Converter-to-Flex Plate Bolts 27-49 (37-66)
Crossmember-to-Frame Bolts 50-70 (68-95)
Motor Mount Bracket-to-Engine Bolts 33-45 (45-61)
Motor Mount Bracket-to-Frame Bolts 70-90 (95-122)
Rear Mount-to-Crossmember Bolts 25-35 (34-47)
Rear Mount-to-Transmission Bolts 50-70 (68-95)
2.3L (140") HSC
CV Hub Nut 180-200 (244-271)
Intermediate Bracket-to-Engine Bracket Bolts 75-100 (102-136)
Insulator Bracket-to-Body Bracket Bolts 75-100 (102-136)
Roll Restrictor-to-Transaxle Bolts 25-45 (35-61)
Shift Stabilizer-to-Transaxle Bolts 23-35 (31-47)
Shifter-to-Input Shaft Bolts 7-10 (10-14)
2.5L (153") (1)
Left Front Insulator-to-Bracket Nut 75-100 (100-135)
Left Front Insulator-to-Transaxle Bolts 25-37 (35-50)
Left Rear Insulator-to-Body Bolts 75-100 (100-135)
Left Rear Insulator-to-Transaxle Bolts 35-50 (50-68)
Right Insulator Nuts 75-100 (100-135)
Right Intermediate Bracket Bolt 55-75 (75-100)
V6 Engine
3.0L (183") (1)
A/C Bracket Bolt 40-55 (54-75)
Engine Mount Bolt 40-55 (54-75)
Left Engine Damper
Bolt 21-30 (28-41)
Nut 21-30 (28-41)
Left Insulator/Support Nut & Bolt 70-96 (95-130)
Right Engine Damper
Bolt 40-55 (54-75)
Nut 21-30 (28-41)
Rt. Front/Rt. Rear Insulator-to-Frame Bolt 55-75 (75-102)
3.8L (232")
Crossmember-to-Frame Bolts 35-50 (47-68)
Fan/Clutch Assembly Bolts 12-18 (16-24)
Motor Mount-to-Engine Bolts 35-50 (47-68)
Motor Mount-to-Frame Bolts 70-100 (95-122)
Rear Mount-to-Trans. Bolts 50-70 (68-95)
V8 Engines
5.0L (302") (1)
Crossmember-to-Frame Bolts 35-50 (47-68)
Motor Mount Through Bolts 35-50 (47-68)
Motor Mount-to-Crossmember Bolts 57-65 (77-88)
Motor Mount-to-Engine Bolts 35-60 (47-81)
Rear Mount-to-Trans. Bolts 50-70 (68-95)
5.8L (351") (1)
Insulator Bracket Bolt 35-60 (48-81)
Motor Mount Bolts 26-38 (35-52)
Motor Mount Stud 35-60 (48-81)
Motor Mount Through Bolt 40-46 (54-62)
Rear Engine Mount Bolts 50-70 (68-95)
Rear Engine Mount Nuts 35-50 (48-68)
(1) Always replace self-locking fasteners.