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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt
12-mm 14-18 (19-25)
14-mm 28-38 (38-52)
A/C Compressor Mounting Bolt 29-38 (39-52)
Automatic Transaxle Linkage Nut/Washer 24-34 (32-46)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (1) 13-20 (18-27)
Connecting Rod Nut 35-37 (47-50)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 9-13 (12-17)
Crankshaft Sprocket Bolt 116-123 (157-167)
Cylinder Head Bolt (2)(3)
Step 1 36 (49)
Step 2 (4) Loosen Bolts In Sequence
Step 3 29 (39)
Step 4 (5)
Step 5 Turn Additional 90-Degrees
Step 6 Turn Additional 90-Degrees
Dynamic Damper Bolt 55-76 (74-103)
Engine Ground Strap Bolts
At Engine 28-38 (38-52)
At Frame (6)
Engine Hanger 27-38 (37-52)
Engine Mount Bolts/Nuts
No. 1 (3 Bolts) 49-69 (67-93)
No. 2 (2 Nuts) 28-38 (38-52)
No. 3 (1 Bolt) 63-86 (85-117)
No. 4
Bolt (1) 47-66 (64-89)
Nut (3) 50-69 (68-93)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 14-22 (19-30)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Head Bolt/Nut
Manifold-To-Head (9) 28-34 (38-46)
Manifold-To-TWC Warmup Converter (5) 16-21 (22-28)
Extension Bar (M/T) 24-35 (32-47)
Front Exhaust Pipe
Pipe-To-TWC Warmup Converter Nuts 30-41 (40-55)
Converter Hanger Nuts 51-69 (69-94)
Clamp Nuts 15-20 (20-27)
Intake Manifold Support Bracket 27-38 (37-52)
Joint Shaft Support Bracket Bolts 32-46 (43-62)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt (2)(7)
Step 1 29 (39)
Step 2 (8)
Step 3 15 (20)
Step 4 (5)
Step 5 Turn Additional 90-Degrees
Step 6 Turn Additional 60-Degrees
Oil Pump Bolt 14-19 (19-26)
Pinch Bolts 32-38 (43-52)
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt 28-38 (38-52)
Rear Seal Cover Bolts
Short Bolts (6) (6)
Long Bolts (2) 30-41 (40-55)
Stabilizer Control Link Bolts 32-45 (43-61)
Starter Bolt 27-38 (37-52)
Tensioner Pulley Lock Bolt 28-38 (38-52)
Thermostat Housing 14-19 (19-26)
Timing Belt Guide Plate Bolt 9-13 (12-17)
Water Pump Bolt 14-19 (19-26)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 9-13 (12-17)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Center Cover Bolt 44-80 (5-9)
Oil Pan Bolts
Except Bolt "E" 70-97 (8-11)
"E" (9)
Oil Pressure Switch 106-160 (12-18)
Oil Strainer Bolt 70-106 (8-12)
Timing Belt Cover Bolt 70-97 (8-11)
(1) Tighten bolts in proper sequence. See Figure.
(2) Tighten bolts in 5 or 6 steps.
(3) Tighten bolts in proper sequence. See Figure.
(4) See Figure.
(5) Mark bolts for rotational reference.
(6) Tighten bolts to 70-97 INCH lbs. (8-11 N.m)
(7) See Figure.
(8) Loosen bolts in reverse order shown. See Figure.
(9) Tighten bolt to 28-38 ft. lbs. (38-51 N.m).