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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Bracket-To-Engine Bolt 22 (30)
Axle Shaft-To-Transaxle Drive Flange Bolt 33 (45)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 15 (20)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 74 (100)
Clutch Cover Bolt 15 (20)
Connecting Rod Bolt 22 (30) + 1/4 Turn
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt 22 (30) + 1/2 Turn
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 1 30 (40)
Step 2 44 (60)
Step 3 Additional 1/4 (90°) Turn
Step 4 Additional 1/4 (90°) Turn
Engine Bracket (Front) 44 (60)
Engine Bracket (To Body) 33 (45)
Engine-To-Transaxle 10-mm Bolt 44 (60)
Engine-To-Transaxle 12-mm Bolt 55 (80)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Bolt & Nut 18 (25)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Catalytic Converter Bolt 18 (25)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Manifold Nut 30 (40)
Flywheel-To-Crankshaft Bolt 44 (60) + 1/4 Turn
Intake Manifold 18 (25)
Intermediate Shaft Sprocket Bolt 74 (100)
Oil Pan Bolt 15 (20)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 37 (50)
Oil Pressure Switch 18 (25)
Oil Pump Cover Long Bolt (2)
Oil Pump Cover Short Bolt 18 (25)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt 18 (25)
Pressure Plate Bolt 15 (20)
Starter Mount Bolt 18 (25)
Timing Belt Tensioner Nut 15 (20)
Torque Converter-To-Carrier Plate Bolt 22 (30)
Vibration Damper Bolt 332 (450)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 15 (20)
Water Pump Housing-To-Engine Bolt 15 (20)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Fuel Rail Bolt (Lower) 89 (10)
Timing Belt Idler Bolt 89 (10)
Valve Cover Retaining Nut 89 (10)
Water Pump-To-Housing 115 (13)
(1) Never reuse cylinder head bolt(s) when servicing.
(2) Tighten bolt to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).