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Tightening Torque Specifications

NOTE: For fastener(s) with * (asterisk) below, refer to the specified procedure in "REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS ".
Fastening part Tightening torque Note
N.m kgf-m lbf-ft
Cylinder block heater bolt 11 1.1 8.5 Refer to Cylinder Block Heater Removal and Installation (If Equipped) .
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) Refer to Cylinder Head Cover Removal and Installation .
CMP actuator bolt 60 6.1 44.5 Refer to Camshaft and Tappet Removal and Installation .
Camshaft housing bolt* 11 1.1 8.5 Refer to Camshaft and Tappet Removal and Installation .
Exhaust camshaft timing sprocket bolt 60 6.1 44.5 Refer to Camshaft and Tappet Removal and Installation .
Timing chain cover plug 27 2.8 20.0 Refer to Camshaft and Tappet Removal and Installation .
Engine harness ground bolt (M6) 11 1.1 8.5 Refer to Engine Assembly Removal and Installation .
Engine harness ground bolt (M8) 25 2.5 18.5 Refer to Engine Assembly Removal and Installation .
Engine rear mounting member bolt 55 5.6 40.5 Refer to Engine Assembly Removal and Installation .
Battery ground terminal bolt 25 2.5 18.5 Refer to Engine Assembly Removal and Installation .
Timing chain cover bolt* 25 2.5 18.5 Refer to Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation .
Crankshaft pulley bolt 150 15.3 111.0 Refer to Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation .
OCV bolt 11 1.1 8.5 Refer to OCV (Oil Control Valve) Removal and Installation .
Flywheel bolt 70 7.1 52.0 Refer to Flywheel/Drive Plate Removal and Installation .
Drive plate bolt 70 7.1 52.0 Refer to Flywheel/Drive Plate Removal and Installation .
Timing chain guide bolt 9 0.92 7.0 Refer to Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal and Installation .
Timing chain tensioner bolt 25 2.5 18.5 Refer to Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal and Installation .
Timing chain tensioner adjuster bolt 11 1.1 8.5 Refer to Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Removal and Installation .
Cylinder head No. 1* 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°) Refer to Valve and Cylinder Head Removal and Installation .
Cylinder head No. 2 bolt 25 2.5 18.5 Refer to Valve and Cylinder Head Removal and Installation .
Venturi plug 3.5 0.36 2.5 Refer to Valve and Cylinder Head Disassembly and Reassembly .
Connecting rod bolt* 15 N.m → +45° → +45° (1.5 kgf-m → +45° → +45°, 11.0 lbf-ft → +45° → +45° Refer to Piston, Piston Ring and Connecting Rod Removal and Installation .
Sensor plate screw 11 1.1 8.5 Refer to Main Bearing, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Removal and Installation .
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°) Refer to Main Bearing, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Removal and Installation .
Crank case bolt No. 2* 25 2.5 18.5 Refer to Main Bearing, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Removal and Installation .
Oil pump chain adjuster bolt 11 1.1 8.5 Refer to Main Bearing, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Removal and Installation .
Engine front mounting bracket bolt 55 5.6 40.5 Refer to Main Bearing, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Removal and Installation .

Reference: 

For the tightening torques of fasteners not specified in this page, refer to:

AIR CLEANER COMPONENTS 

CYLINDER HEAD COVER COMPONENTS 

CAMSHAFT AND TAPPET COMPONENTS 

ENGINE MOUNTING COMPONENTS 

TIMING CHAIN COVER COMPONENTS 

TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER COMPONENTS 

VALVE AND CYLINDER HEAD COMPONENTS 

PISTON, PISTON RING AND CONNECTING ROD COMPONENTS 

MAIN BEARING, CRANKSHAFT AND CYLINDER BLOCK COMPONENTS 

FASTENER INFORMATION