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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs (N.m)
Camshaft Adjuster Sprocket Bolts (1) 44 (60)
Coolant Pump Bolts 15 (20)
Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts 18 (25)
Connecting Rod Bolts (2) (1) 22 (30)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolts (2) (3) 22 (30)
Cylinder Head Bolts (2)(4)
Step 1 22 (30)
Step 2 37 (50)
Step 3 (1)
Step 4 (1)
Drive Axles-To-Drive Flange Bolts 59 (80)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolts (1) 44 (60)
Driveshaft-To-Wheel Hub Bolts 111 (150)
Engine Bracket Bolts 33 (45)
Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts
M8 18 (25)
M10 44 (60)
M12 59 (80)
Exhaust Components
Catalytic Converter-To-Front Exhaust Pipe 18 (25)
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
M8 18 (25)
M10 30 (40)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold
M8 18 (25)
M10 30 (40)
Glide Track Pins
Upper 17 (23)
Lower 15 (20)
Harmonic Balancer Bolt 74 (100)
Intake Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Bolts 18 (25)
Intake Manifold-To-Support Bolts 18 (25)
Intermediate Shaft Sprocket Bolts (1) 44 (60)
Knock Sensor Bolt 15 (20)
Oil Cooler Lid 18 (25)
Oil Filter Bracket Bolts 18 (25)
Oil Filter Cover 22 (30)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 22 (30)
Oil Pump Bolts 18 (25)
Pendulum Support-To-Subframe 148 (200)
Pendulum Support-To-Transaxle (1) 59 (80)
Starter-To-Engine & Transmission 33 (45)
Subframe Assembly Fasteners (5)
Right Side
Bolt A 41 (55)
Bolt B (6) 37 (50)
Bolt C 89 INCH Lbs. (10)
Left Side
Bolt A 41 (55)
Bolt B (6) 37 (50)
Bolt C (6) 37 (50)
Bolt D 22 (30)
Tensioning Track Pivot Pin 13 (18)
Timing Chain Adjuster 30 (40)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (7)
Exhaust Camshaft
Install & Tighten Bearing Caps No. 6 & 10 (8) 44 (5)
Install & Tighten Bearing Caps No. 2 & 14 (8) 44 (5)
Install & Tighten Bearing Cap No. 8 (8) 44 (5)
Install & Tighten Bearing Caps No. 4 & 12 (8) 44 (5)
Adjust Camshafts To TDC (Cylinder No. 1)
Intake Camshaft
Install & Tighten Bearing Caps No. 5 & 9 (8) 44 (5)
Install & Tighten Bearing Caps No. 1 & 13 (8) 44 (5)
Install & Tighten Bearing Cap No. 7 (8) 44 (5)
Install & Tighten Bearing Caps No. 3 & 11 (8) 44 (5)
Adjust Camshafts To TDC (Cylinder No. 1)
Coolant Expansion Tank Bolts 89 (10)
Coolant Pipe Drain Plug 89 (10)
Glide Track Bolt 71 (8)
Guide Pipe Bolt For Dipstick 44 (5)
Heat Shield Bolts 89 (10)
Intermediate Shaft Bolts 89 (10)
Oil Check Valve 44 (5)
Oil Filler Tube Bolt 71 (10)
Oil Filter Drain Plug 89 (10)
Oil Pan-To-Engine Bolt 106 (12)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 89 (10)
Oil Pump Tube Bolts 89 (10)
Sensor Wheel-To-Crankshaft Bolts (2) (1)(9) 89 (10)
Tensioner-To-Engine Bolt 18 (25)
Tensioning Track Chain Adjuster Pin 71 (8)
Thermostat Housing Bolt 89 (10)
Valve Cover Bolts 89 (10)
(1) Tighten an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn).
(2) Use NEW fasteners only.
(3) Tighten an additional 180 degrees (1/2 turn).
(4) Tighten in sequence, see Fig 1 .
(5) See Fig 2 or Fig 3 .
(6) Tighten to 89 INCH Lbs. (10 N.m).
(7) Tighten Bearing caps by number, see Fig 4 .
(8) Tighten an additional 45 degrees (1/8 turn).
(9) Use threadlocking compound "D6" on bolt threads.
Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
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Fig 2: Identifying Right Subframe Bolts
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Fig 3: Identifying Left Subframe Bolts
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Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Numbers
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