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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Battery Cable Bolt 11 (15)
Distributor Hold-Down Bolt 18 (25)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 15 (20)
Engine Cover Bracket Bolts 18 (25)
Fuel Filter Fuel Line Fittings 20 (27)
Fuel Tank Strap Retaining Bolts 26 (35)
Knock Sensor Retaining Bolt 18 (25)
Oxygen Sensor 31 (42)
Spark Plugs (1)
Steering Linkage Shield Mounting Bolts 24 (33)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket-To-Throttle Body And Intake Manifold Studs/Nuts 106 (12.0)
Accelerator Control Pedal Mounting Bolts 44 (5.0)
A/C Hose Bracket-To-Intake Manifold Stud Retaining Nut 44 (5.0)
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Adapter Stud 71 (8.0)
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Retaining Nut 18 (2.0)
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct-To-MAF Sensor Clamp 35 (4.0)
Camshaft Position Sensor Screws 19 (2.2)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 80 (9.0)
Distributor Cap Screws 21(2.4)
Distributor Rotor Screws 17 (1.9)
Engine Cover-To-Firewall Screws 35 (4.0)
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket-To-Intake Manifold Stud Retaining Nut (Left Side Of Engine) 106 (12.0)
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket-To-Intake Manifold Stud Retaining Nut (Right Side Of Engine) 71 (8.0)
EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Mounting Nuts 106 (12.0)
EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Mounting Bolt 89 (10.0)
Fuel Filler Pocket Screws 17 (1.9)
Fuel Filler Tube Attaching Screw 102 (11.5)
Fuel Filler Tube Hose Clamp 27 (3.0)
Fuel Filter Mounting Clamp Bolt 97 (11.0)
Idle Air Control Valve Screws 27 (3.0)
Ignition Coil Mounting Studs 97 (11.0)
Ignition Control Module Retaining Screws 31 (3.5)
Injector Retainer Lock Nuts 27 (3.0)
PCM Harness Connector Fasteners 71 (8.0)
Throttle Body Unit-To-Intake Manifold Studs 80 (9.0)
Throttle Position Sensor Bolts 18 (2.0)
Transmission Fluid Filler Tube-To-Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Retaining Bolt 53 (6.0)
Upper Intake Manifold Retaining Studs (2)
(1) If cylinder heads have not been replaced, tighten spark plugs to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m). With NEW aluminum cylinder heads, tighten spark plugs to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). With NEW iron cylinder heads, tighten spark plugs to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m).
(2) Tighten studs incrementally to 44 INCH lbs. (5 N.m), and then fully to 80 INCH lbs. (9 N.m).