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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor-To-Bracket Bolts 22-29 (29-39)
A/C Idler Bolt (7) 14-19 (19-25)
Alternator-To-Bracket Bolts 27-38 (37-52)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (DOHC) (1) 21-24 (29-32)
Camshaft Pulley Bolts
DOHC
Left Head 14-19 (19-25)
Right Head 52-59 (71-80)
SOHC 52-59 (71-80)
Clutch Cover Bolts 13-20 (18-26)
Connecting Rod Cap Nuts
First Step 22 (29)
Second Step 90 Degrees
Crankshaft Center Bolt 116-123 (157-167)
Crankshaft Seal Cover Bolts 14-19 (19-25)
Cylinder Head Bolts (2)
First Step 14 (19)
Second Step 90 Degrees
Third Step 90 Degrees
Distributor Mount Bolt 14-19 (19-25)
EGR Pipe-To-Manifold Nut 25-33 (34-44)
Engine Block-To-Transmission Mounting Bolts 27-38 (37-52)
Engine Mount Nuts 25-36 (34-49)
Exhaust Manifold Nuts 16-21 (22-28)
Exhaust Pipe Flange Nuts 23-34 (31-46)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Crossover Bolts 16-22 (22-30)
Flywheel (Flexplate) Bolts 76-81 (103-110)
Front Cover (Trochoid Oil Pump) 14-19 (19-25)
Intake Manifold
Extension Manifold 14-19 (19-25)
Mounting Nuts (3) 14-19 (19-25)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (4)
First Step 14 (19)
Second Step 90 Degrees
Third Step 45 Degrees
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Plug (7) 28-45 (38-61)
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Plug (8) 56-65 (76-88)
Power Steering
Idler Bolt 14-19 (19-25)
Pulley Nut 29-43 (39-58)
Pump Mount Bolt 23-34 (31-46)
Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts (SOHC) 14-19 (19-25)
Thermostat Housing 14-19 (19-25)
Timing Belt Lower Idler Bolt 32-45 (43-61)
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolts 14-19 (19-25)
Timing Belt Upper Idler Bolt 27-38 (37-52)
Torque Converter Bolts 25-36 (34-49)
Transmission Mounting Bolts 27-38 (37-52)
Water Pump Bolts 14-19 (19-25)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Bearing Cap Front Bolts (DOHC): 6 mm (5) 69-95 (8-11)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts (SOHC) 69-95 (8-11)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolts 87-130 (10-15)
EGR Pipe-To-EGR Valve Bolt 69-95 (8-11)
Intake Valley Seal Plate 69-95 (8-11)
Oil Baffle Bolts 69-95 (8-11)
Oil Pan Bolts 69-95 (8-11)
Oil Pump Housing Screws 52-78 (6-9)
Oil Pump Screen Bolts 69-95 (8-11)
Rear Crankshaft Seal Bolts 69-95 (8-11)
Timing Belt Cover Bolts (6) 69-95 (8-11)
Valve Cover Bolts 30-39 (3.4-4.4)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Figure .
(2) Tighten in sequence. See Figure .
(3) Tighten in sequence. See Figure .
(4) Tighten in sequence. See Figure .
(5) Four bolts on left cylinder head. See Figure .
(6) Except top bolt on right side cover: 27-38 ft. lbs. (37-52 N.m).
(7) 1990 Models.
(8) 1991 Models.