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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Timing Belt Tensioner Lock Nut 33 (45)
Intermediate Sprocket Bolt (1) 59 (80)
Crankshaft Sprocket Bolt 59 (80)
Water Pump Pulley Bolts 15 (20)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolts 15 (20)
Drive Plate-to-Crankshaft Bolts (1)(4) 55 (75)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts (1) 33 (45)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (2) 48 (65)
Cylinder Head Bolts (3)
Ball Joints 36 (49)
Axle Nuts 173 (235)
Manifold-to-Cylinder Head Bolts 18 (25)
Water Pump Bolts 15 (20)
(1) Use Loctite.
(2) To check clearance, tighten to 26 ft. lbs. (45 N.m.) only
(3) In 3 steps. See text.
(4) Bolt with shoulder 72 ft. lbs. (100 N.m.).