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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts 41 (55)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 111 (150)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 44 (60)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut 32 (44)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts
8-mm Bolt 18 (25)
10-mm Bolt 44 (60)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1) 77 (105)
Engine Side Mounting Bracket Bolts 37 (50)
Engine-To-Transmission Bolts 59 (80)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt 15 (21)
Exhaust Manifold Stiffener (2) 37 (50)
Exhaust Pipe 37 (50)
Flex Plate/Flywheel Bolts 52 (70)
Generator Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 33 (45)
Generator Belt Tensioner Bolts 18 (25)
Intake Manifold Bolt 17 (23)
Intake Manifold Stiffener (2) 37 (50)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 26 (35)
Oil Pump Mounting Bolts 15 (21)
Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug 21 (29)
Strut Tower Bar 66 (90)
Timing Chain (1st) Tensioner 18 (25)
Timing Chain Tensioner Adjuster Bolt (3) 32 (44)
Torque Converter Bolts 47 (64)
Transmission Stiffener Bolts 37 (50)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 97 (11)
Oil Pan Bolts 97 (11)
Oil Pump Bolts 106 (12)
Oil Pump Sprocket Cover Bolts 97 (11)
Oil Strainer Bolts 97 (11)
Timing Chain Cover Bolts 97 (11)
Timing Chain Guide 97 (11)
Throttle Body Bolts 115 (13)
Valve Cover Nuts 97 (11)
(1) Follow tightening procedure listed under CYLINDER HEAD  installation. See Figure and Figure . Tighten 6-mm bolt to 97 INCH lbs.(11 N.m).
(2) Tighten smaller bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m).
(3) Tighten smaller bolts to 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m).