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All Engine Torque Specifications

Camshaft Sprocket to Camshaft - Bolt 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm)
Connecting Rod - Nut 41-49 Newton Meter (Nm)
Coolant Temp. Switch 11-16 Newton Meter (Nm)
Crankshaft Damper to Crankshaft - Bolt 125-165 Newton Meter (Nm)
Crankshaft Pulley to Damper - Bolt 26-38 Newton Meter (Nm)
Cylinder Head Bolt -
Torque in sequence: 20 N.m (15 lb-ft), 40 N.m (30 lb-ft), 50 N.m (37 lb-ft), Loosen bolts 2-3 turns, Retorque Long bolts to 40-50 N.m (30-37 lb-ft), Short bolts to 20-30 N.m (15-22 lb-ft), Rotate All bolts an additional 175-185 degrees (1/2 turn).
Distributor Cap 2.0-2.6 Newton Meter (Nm)
Distributor Hold-Down Bolt 27-40 Newton Meter (Nm)
Distributor Rotor 2.8-3.9 Newton Meter (Nm)
ECT Sensor 8-13 Newton Meter (Nm)
EGR Spacer to Intake Manifold - Bolt 8-12 Newton Meter (Nm)
EGR Valve to EGR Spacer - Nut 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm)
Flywheel to Crankshaft - Bolt 73-87 Newton Meter (Nm)
Front Cover to Cylinder Block - Bolt 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm)
Fuel Pump to Front Cover - Bolt 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm)
Fuel Tube Fitting 20-24 Newton Meter (Nm)
Fuel Tube Fitting - Inlet 16-20 Newton Meter (Nm)
Fuel Tube Fitting - Return 12-16 Newton Meter (Nm)
Heater Elbow 8.5-13.5 Newton Meter (Nm)
Heater Tube to Intake Manifold Stud-Bolt 10-15 Newton Meter (Nm)
Intake Manifold Heat Cross-Over Valve-Bolt 8-12 Newton Meter (Nm)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head - Bolt -
Tighten in three steps: A. 10 Nm (7 lbs ft) B. 20 Nm (15 lbs ft) C. 32 Nm (24 lbs ft)
Low Level Oil Sensor 27-41 Newton Meter (Nm)
Main Bearing Cap - Bolt 88-110 Newton Meter (Nm)
MCT Sensor 8-13 Newton Meter (Nm)
Oil Filter Adapter to Front Cover - Bolt 25-30 Newton Meter (Nm)
Oil Filter to Oil Filter Adapter 10-15 Newton Meter (Nm)
Advance half turn after gasket contacts sealing surface.
Oil Inlet Tube to Cylinder Block - Bolt 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm)
Oil Inlet Tube to Main Bearing Cap - Nut 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm)
Oil Pan to Cylinder Block - Bolt 9-12 Newton Meter (Nm)
PVS Valve 8-13 Newton Meter (Nm)
Rocker Arm Cover to Cylinder Head - Bolts/Studs 9-12 Newton Meter (Nm)
Rocker Arm Fulcrum to Cylinder Head - Bolt -
Tighten in two steps: A. 7-15 Nm (5.1-11.0 lb ft) B. 25-35 Nm (18.4-25.8 lb ft)
Spark Knock Sensor 20-26.5 Newton Meter (Nm)
Spark Plug to Cylinder Head 7-15 Newton Meter (Nm)
Thermactor Check Valve to Intake Manifold 22-26 Newton Meter (Nm)
Thermostat Housing to Intake Manifold - Bolt 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm)
Vacuum Fitting to Intake Manifold 17-25 Newton Meter (Nm)
Vacuum Tree to Intake Manifold 8-13 Newton Meter (Nm)
Vacuum Tubes to Intake Manifold - Studs/Bolts 10-15 Newton Meter (Nm)
Water Pump to Front Cover - Bolt 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm)
Wiring Retainer Bracket - Nut 10-15 Newton Meter (Nm)
A/C Lower Mounting Bracket to Engine Nuts 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm)
Air Pump Pivot Bolt 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm)
Air Pump to Support Bracket Bolt 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm)
Alternator Pivot Bolt 61-75 Newton Meter (Nm)
Bolt A/C Comp Mounting (5 Places) 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm)
Bolt Front Brace to Engine Brace A/C 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm)
Bracket, Idler Front Attach Bolt Lower 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm)
Bracket, Idler Front Attach Bolt Upper 70-95 Newton Meter (Nm)
Bracket, Idler Top Bolt 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm)
Engine Bracket Reinforcement Brace to Engine Bracket - Bolt (Damper) 47-67 Newton Meter (Nm)
Engine Bracket Reinforcement Brace to Engine Bracket - Nut (Damper) 80-107 Newton Meter (Nm)
Front A/C Comp. Plate Nut to Engine Stud (2 Places) 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm)
Front A/C Comp. Plate to Lower A/C Mounting Bracket Bolt 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm)
Front Brace, A/C to Engine Stud-Nut 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm)
Idler Bracket to Alternator Top Attaching Flange Bolt 33-46 Newton Meter (Nm)
Idler Pulley Adv. Bolts (2 places) 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm)