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Tightening Torque Specifications

CAUTION: For fastener with * (asterisk) below, be sure to tighten it according to specified procedure in "Repair Instructions".
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Fastening part Tightening torque
N.m kgf-m lbf-ft
Cylinder block heater bolt 11 1.1 8.5
Cylinder head cover bolt* 3.0 N.m → 5.0 N.m → 7.5 N.m (0.31 kgf-m → 0.51 kgf-m → 0.76 kgf-m, 2.5 lbf-ft → 4.0 lbf-ft → 5.5 lbf-ft)
CMP actuator bolt 60 6.1 44.5
Camshaft housing bolt* 11 1.1 8.5
Exhaust camshaft timing sprocket bolt 60 6.1 44.5
Timing chain cover plug 27 2.8 20.0
Engine harness ground bolt (M6) 11 1.1 8.5
Engine harness ground bolt (M8) 25 2.5 18.5
Engine rear mounting member bolt 55 5.6 40.5
Battery ground terminal bolt 25 2.5 18.5
Timing chain cover bolt* 25 2.5 18.5
Crankshaft pulley bolt 150 15.3 111.0
OCV bolt 11 1.1 8.5
Flywheel bolt 70 7.1 52.0
Drive plate bolt 70 7.1 52.0
Timing chain guide bolt 9 0.92 7.0
Timing chain tensioner bolt 25 2.5 18.5
Timing chain tensioner adjuster bolt 11 1.1 8.5
Cylinder head bolt * 20 N.m → 40 N.m → +60° → +80° (2.0 kgf-m → 4.1 kgf-m → +60° → +80°, 15.0 lbf-ft → 29.5 lbf-ft → +60° → +80°)
Venturi plug 3.5 0.36 2.5
Connecting rod bolt* 15 N.m → +45° → +45° (1.5 kgf-m → +45° → +45°, 11.0 lbf-ft → +45° → +45°
Sensor plate screw 11 1.1 8.5
Crank case bolt No. 1* 50 N.m → 0 N.m → 20 N.m → 35 N.m → 40° → 40° (5.1 kgf-m → 0 kgf-m → 2.0 kgf-m → 3.6 kgf-m → 40° → 40°, 37.0 lbf-ft → 0 lbf-ft → 15.0 lbf-ft → 26.0 lbf-ft → 40° → 40°)
Crank case bolt No. 2* 25 2.5 18.5
Oil pump chain adjuster bolt 11 1.1 8.5
Engine front mounting bracket bolt 55 5.6 40.5

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For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this information, refer to FASTENER INFORMATION .