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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
A/C condenser-to-Charge Air Cooler (CAC) bolts 6 - 53
A/C condenser-to-radiator bolts 6 - 53
Block heater 40 30 -
CAC adapter bolts 8 - 71
CAC outlet pipe clamps 5 - 44
CAC-to-radiator bolts 6 - 53
CAC tube clamps 5 - 44
Coolant pump bolts (1) - - -
Coolant tube banjo bolts 40 30 -
Coolant tube bracket nut 10 - 89
Cooling fan motor and shroud bolts 6 - 53
Degas bottle bolts 9 - 80
Engine oil filter (2) - - -
Oil pan drain plug 27 20 -
Primary timing chain guide bolts 10 - 89
Primary timing chain tensioner bolts 10 - 89
RH cylinder head ground wire bolt 10 - 89
Thermostat housing bolts 10 - 89
Thermostat housing cover bolts 10 - 89
Transaxle shift cable bracket bolts 12 - 106
Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid housing bolts(1) - - -
(1) Refer to the appropriate procedure in this service information.
(2) Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) plus an additional 180 degrees.