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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Accord
Distributor Hold-Down Bolts 16 (22)
Valve Lock Nuts 14 (20)
Civic
Distributor Hold-Down Bolts 16 (22)
Valve Lock Nuts (1) 10 (14)
CRX
Distributor Hold-Down Bolts 16 (22)
Valve Lock Nuts
HF 14 (20)
Std. & Si (1) 10 (14)
Prelude
Distributor Hold-Down Bolts 16 (22)
Carbureted 14 (20)
Fuel-Injected 20 (27)
INCH Lbs. (N.m.) 
Accord
Valve Cover Cap Nuts 7 (10)
Civic
Timing Cover Bolts 7 (10)
Valve Cover Crown Nuts 7 (10)
CRX
Timing Cover Bolts 7 (10)
Valve Cover Crown Nuts 7 (10)
Prelude
Timing Cover Bolts 7 (10)
Valve Cover Crown Nuts 7 (10)
(1) DO NOT  overtighten lock nuts. Aluminum rockers may be damaged.