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Torque Specifications

Main Bearing Cap Bolts 70-90
Connecting Rod Cap Nuts 28-35
Crankshaft Seal Retainer Bolts 8-12
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts 8-12
Camshaft Tensioner Bolts 8-12
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 55-75
Cylinder Head Bolts -
Tighten in 2 steps 70-80 Nm (51.6-59 lb ft), then 95.0-103 Nm (70-76 lb ft).
Exhaust Manifold -
Tighten in 2 steps 7-10 Nm (5-7 lb ft), then 27-41 Nm (20-30 lb ft).
Intake Manifold 20-30
Vacuum Fittings - Intake Manifold 8-14
Engine Coolant - Temperature Sensor 11-24
Distributor Hold-Down Bolt 23-34
Dipstick Tube Bolt 8-12
Water Outlet Connecton Bolts 16-24
Cooling Fan Switch 11-24
Rocker Arm Bolts -
Tighten in 2 steps 6-10 Nm (4.5-7.5 lb ft), then 26-38 Nm (19.5-26.5 lb ft).
Rocker Arm Cover Bolts 8-11.5
Front Cover Bolts 8-12
Oil Pump Bolts 20-30
Oil Filter -
Advance half turn after gasket contacts surface.
Oil Sender 11-24
Oil Pan Bolts 20-30
Water Pump Bolts 20-30
Fuel Pump Bolts 20-30
Accelerator Shaft Bracket Bolt 10-15
EGR Tube Connector 34-47
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 111-139
EGR Valve Bolts 18-26
EGR Tube Nuts 34-47
Distributor Cap Screws 2.0-2.6
Spark Plugs 7-14
Flywheel Bolts 73-87
RH No.34 Intermediate Bracket Bolt 75-100
RH No. 3A Insulator Nuts 100-135
LH Front No. 1 Insulator to Transaxle Bolts 35-50
LH Front No. 1 Insulator to Bracket Nut 100-135
LH Rear No.4 Insulator to Body Bolts 100-135
LH Rear No.4 Insulator to Transaxle 50-68
Shift Stabilizer Bar to Transaxle 31-47
Shift Mechanism to Shift Shaft 9-13
Oil Pan Drain Plug 20-34
Oil Pan to Transaxle Bolts 40-50
Water Pump Inlet Tube to Oil Pan 8-11
Roll Restrictor Nuts 35-60
Coil Nuts 15-25
Low Oil Level Sensor 27-40
Heat Shroud Tube Nut 8-11.5
Tube to Heat Shield Screw 2.2-3.1
CF Throttle Body Nuts 20-34