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Torque Specifications

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ENGINE BLOCK

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 20 + 90° Turn 15 + 90° Turn - X
Crankshaft Target Wheel to Counterweight M6 10 - 89  
Crankshaft Outer Main Bearing Cap and Windage Tray Bolts 21 + 90° Turn 16 + 90° Turn -  
Crankshaft Inner Main Bearing Cap Bolts 20 + 90° Turn 15 + 90° Turn -  
Crankshaft Side Main Bearing Cap (Tie Bolt) Bolts 30 22 -  
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor to Engine Block Bolt 12 9 -  
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - M6 12 9 -  
Engine Block Heater Bolt 12 9 -  
Knock Sensor to Engine Block 22 16 -  
Oil Pan Drain Plug 27 20 -  
Oil Pressure Sensor to Oil Filter Housing 20 15 -  
Oil Temperature Sensor to Oil Filter Housing 20 15 -  
Lower Oil Pan to Upper Oil Pan M6 Bolts 12 9 -  
Upper Oil Pan to Engine Block M8 Bolts 25 18 -  
Upper Oil Pan to Rear Seal Retainer M6 Bolts 10 - 89  
Piston Oil Cooler Jet to Engine Block M5 6 - 53  
Oil Filter Housing/Oil Cooler to Engine Block M6 Bolts 12 9 -  
Oil Filter Housing Cap 25 18 -  
Oil Pump to Block M6 Bolts 12 9 -  
Oil Pump Sprocket M8 Bolt 25 18 -  
Oil Pump Pick Up Tube Bracket to Windage Tray M6 Bolt 12 9 -  
Oil Pump Pick Up Bolt 12 9 -  
Timing Gear Splash Shield Bolts 5 - 35  
* NEW FASTENERS:  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
CYLINDER HEAD

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor to Cylinder Head Bolt 9 - 80  
Camshaft Chain Guide (Primary) Bolt 12 9 -  
Camshaft Chain Tensioner (Primary) Bolt 12 9 -  
Camshaft Chain LH Guide (Secondary) Bolt 12 9 -  
Camshaft Chain LH Tensioner (Secondary) Bolt 12 9 -  
Camshaft Chain RH Guide (Secondary) Bolt 12 9 -  
Camshaft Chain RH Tensioner (Secondary) - Bolt 12 9 -  
Camshaft Chain Idler Sprocket 25 18 -  
Camshaft Bearing Cap Refer to CAMSHAFT, ENGINE, INSTALLATION .  
Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head Bolts 21 15 -  
Cylinder Head Oil Galley Plug 5 + 750° Turn - 4 + 750° Turn X
Cylinder Head Oil Restrictor Plug 18 13 -  
Cylinder Head Bolts Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION  .  
Cylinder Head Cover Bolts 12 9 -  
Down Pipe Flange Bolts 21 15 -  
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 30 22 -  
Engine Lifting Bracket Bolts 20 15 -  
Engine Mount Heat Shield Bolts 25 18 -  
Exhaust Down Pipe Flange Bolts 23 17 -  
Fuel Rail to Lower Intake Manifold Bolts 7 - 62  
Heater Core Supply Tube to Cylinder Head Bolt 12 9 -  
Heater Core Supply Tube to Cylinder Head Nut 12 9 -  
Ignition Capacitor to Cylinder Head Bolts 10 - 89  
Ignition Coil to Cylinder Head Cover Bolts 8 - 71  
Intake Manifold (Upper) Bolts 10 - 89  
Intake Manifold (Lower) Bolts 8 - 71  
Oil Control Valve - Cam Phaser Bolt 160 118 -  
Oil Level Indicator to Cylinder Head M6 Bolt 12 9 -  
PCV Valve 4 - 35  
Spark Plug 18 13 -  
Throttle Body Bolts 7 - 62  
Transmission Oil Cooler Lines Bolt 28 21 -  
Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Cylinder Head Bolt 20 15 -  
Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Upper Intake Manifold Nuts 10 - 89  
Variable Valve Timing Solenoid to Cylinder Head Cover 4 - 35  
Wire Harness Retainer Bracket to LH Cylinder Head Bolt 12 9 -  
* NEW FASTENERS:  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
FRONT ENGINE

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Thermostat Housing to Coolant Crossover Bolts 12 9 -  
Engine Timing Cover - M6 Bolts 12 9 -  
Engine Timing Cover - M8 Bolt 25 18 -  
Engine Timing Cover - M10 Bolts 55 41 -  
Coolant Crossover Housing to Engine Timing Cover Bolts 12 9 -  
Coolant Pump to Engine Timing Cover Bolts 12 9 -  
Vibration Damper Bolt 40 + 105° Turn 30 + 105° Turn -  
Water Pump Bolts 12 9 -  
* NEW FASTENERS:  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
REAR ENGINE

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Electric Vacuum Pump Bolts 55 41 -  
Flexplate Bolts 95 70 -  
Transmission to Upper Oil Pan Bolts 55 41 -  
Transmission to Engine Block Bolts 55 41 -  
Torque Converter Dust Shield Bolt 12 9 -  
Torque Converter Bolts 42 31 -  
* NEW FASTENERS:  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
ENGINE MOUNTS

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Transmission Mount Bracket to Transmission Bolts 61 45 -  
Transmission Mount Isolator to Bracket Bolts 25 18 -  
Transmission Mount Crossmember to Frame Bolts 61 45 -  
Transmission Mount Isolator to Crossmember Bolts 61 45 -  
Left/Right Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block Bolts 61 45 -  
Left/Right Engine Mount Isolator to Engine Mount Bracket Nuts 61 45 -  
Left/Right Engine Mount Heatshield to Engine Mount Bracket Bolts 25 18 -  
Left/Right Engine Mount Isolator to Frame Bolts 48 35 -  
* NEW FASTENERS:  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
ACCESSORY DRIVE

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
A/C Compressor Bolts 28 21 -  
A/C Compressor Nuts 28 21 -  
Generator Bolts 25 18 -  
Idler Pulley Bolt 25 18 -  
Power Steering Pump Bracket to Engine Bolts 25 18 -  
Tensioner to Engine Timing Cover - Accessory Drive Bolt 55 41 -  
* NEW FASTENERS:  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.
MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS

DESCRIPTION N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. NEW FASTENER *
Air Cleaner Body Bolt 12 9 -  
Air Inlet Hose Band Clamps 5 - 44  
Coolant Bottle Bolts 12 9 -  
Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolts 45 33 - X
Negative Battery Cable to Battery 5 - 44  
Steering Gear Bolts 95 70 -  
Oxygen Sensor 52 38 -  
* NEW FASTENERS:  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications.