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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Intake manifold nuts 16-20 12-15 -
Oil level indicator tube bolt 8-11 - 71-97
Transaxle cooler line bolts 8-12 - 71-106
Heater tube bolts 9 - 79
Valve cover bolts 6-8 - 54-70
A/C compressor bolt 20-30 15-22 -
Splash shield assembly 7-11 - 62-97
Generator bolts 47 34 -
Exhaust manifold heat shield nuts 8-11 - 71-97
Exhaust manifold nuts 14-17 10-12 -
Timing belt tensioner bolt 22-28 17-20 -
Water pump bolts 24 17 -
Oil pump bolts 10-11 - 88-97
Oil pump screen cover and tube bolts 8-11 - 71-97
Appearance cover bolts (early production vehicles only) 7 - 61.9
Oil pan bolts 20-30 15-22 -
Oil pan drain plug 22-28 29-41 -
Throttle body bolts 8-12 - 71-106
Knock sensor 11-16 - 98-141
Timing belt backplate bolts 9-11 -80-97
Fuel charging wiring bolt 8-11 - 71-97
(1) Cylinder block cradle bolts 20-24 15-17 -
(1) Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts 80-90 59-66 -
(1) Connecting rod cap bolts - - -
Upper timing cover bolts 3-5 - 27-44
Crankshaft pulley bolt 110-120 81-89 -
Camshaft journal cap bolts 13-17 10-12 -
Flywheel bolts 102-115 75-85 -
Engine lifting eye bolts 39-55 29-40 -
Camshaft position sensor (CMP) bolt 7-8 - 62-70
Power steering pump bolts 20 15  
Oil pressure sensor switch 27 19 -
Lower timing belt cover bolts 7 - 61
Middle timing belt cover bolts 13 10 -
Timing belt idler pulley bolt 48 35 -
Oil control solenoid flange bolts 10 - 88
VCT exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt 120 88 -
Exhaust camshaft (VCT) sprocket plug 37 27 -
Intake camshaft sprocket bolt 68 50 -
Oil separator bolts 8-11 - 71-97
Crankshaft rear seal retainer bolt 18-22 14-16 -
Crankshaft position sensor bolt 6-9 - 54-79
Torque converter inspection cover bolt 38-51 28-38 -
Constant control relay module bolts 8-12 - 70-106
(1) Cylinder head bolts - - -
Engine to manual transaxle bolt 55-80 41-59 -
Front engine support isolator nuts and bolt 67-93 50-68 -
Hydraulic clutch line bracket bolt 14 10 -
Rear roll restrictor nuts 38-51 28-38 -
Spark plugs 13-17 10-12 -
Front roll restrictor nuts 64-89 48-65 -
Front roll restrictor bolts 67-93 50-69 -
Transaxle control rod nut 38-51 28-38 -
Transaxle control rod support nut 19-25 14-18 -
Transaxle shift cable nut 20-25 15-19 -
Torque converter nuts 37 27 -
Engine to automatic transaxle bolts 38-51 28-38 -
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Refer to the appropriate procedure for tightening sequence.