Torque Specifications
ENGINE BLOCK
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecting Rod Cap Bolts | 20 + 90° Turn | 15 + 90° Turn | - | X |
| Crankshaft Target Wheel to Counterweight M6 | 10 | - | 89 | - |
| Crankshaft Outer Main Bearing Cap and Windage Tray Bolts | 21 + 90° Turn | 16 + 90° Turn | - | - |
| Crankshaft Inner Main Bearing Cap Bolts | 20 + 90° Turn | 15 + 90° Turn | - | - |
| Crankshaft Side Main Bearing Cap (Tie Bolt) Bolts | 30 | 22 | - | - |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor to Engine Block Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - M6 | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Engine Block Heater Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Knock Sensor to Engine Block | 22 | 16 | - | - |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 27 | 20 | - | - |
| Oil Pressure Sensor to Oil Filter Housing | 20 | 15 | - | - |
| Oil Temperature Sensor to Oil Filter Housing | 20 | 15 | - | - |
| Lower Oil Pan to Upper Oil Pan M6 Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Upper Oil Pan to Engine Block M8 Bolts | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Upper Oil Pan to Rear Seal Retainer M6 Bolts | 10 | - | 89 | - |
| Piston Oil Cooler Jet to Engine Block M5 | 6 | - | 53 | - |
| Oil Filter Housing/Oil Cooler to Engine Block M6 Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Oil Filter Housing Cap | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Oil Pump to Block M6 Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Oil Pump Sprocket M8 Bolt | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Oil Pump Pick Up Tube Bracket to Windage Tray M6 Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Oil Pump Pick Up Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Timing Gear Splash Shield Bolts | 5 | - | 35 | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
CYLINDER HEAD
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor to Cylinder Head Bolt | 9 | - | 80 | - |
| Camshaft Chain Guide (Primary) Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain Tensioner (Primary) Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain LH Guide (Secondary) Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain LH Tensioner (Secondary) Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain RH Guide (Secondary) Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain RH Tensioner (Secondary) - Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Camshaft Chain Idler Sprocket | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Camshaft Bearing Cap | Refer to CAMSHAFT, ENGINE, INSTALLATION . | - | ||
| Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head Bolts | 21 | 15 | - | - |
| Cylinder Head Oil Galley Plug | 5 + 750° Turn | - | 4 + 750° Turn | X |
| Cylinder Head Oil Restrictor Plug | 18 | 13 | - | - |
| Cylinder Head Bolts | Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION . | - | ||
| Cylinder Head Cover Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Down Pipe Flange Bolts | 21 | 15 | - | - |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor | 30 | 22 | - | - |
| Engine Lifting Bracket Bolts | 20 | 15 | - | - |
| Engine Mount Heat Shield Bolts | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Exhaust Down Pipe Flange Bolts | 23 | 17 | - | - |
| Fuel Rail to Lower Intake Manifold Bolts | 7 | - | 62 | - |
| Heater Core Supply Tube to Cylinder Head Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Heater Core Supply Tube to Cylinder Head Nut | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Ignition Capacitor to Cylinder Head Bolts | 10 | - | 89 | - |
| Ignition Coil to Cylinder Head Cover Bolts | 8 | - | 71 | - |
| Intake Manifold (Upper) Bolts | 10 | - | 89 | - |
| Intake Manifold (Lower) Bolts | 8 | - | 71 | - |
| Oil Control Valve - Cam Phaser Bolt | 160 | 118 | - | - |
| Oil Level Indicator to Cylinder Head M6 Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| PCV Valve | 4 | - | 35 | - |
| Spark Plug | 18 | 13 | - | - |
| Throttle Body Bolts | 7 | - | 62 | - |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Lines Bolt | 28 | 21 | - | - |
| Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Cylinder Head Bolt | 20 | 15 | - | - |
| Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Upper Intake Manifold Nuts | 10 | - | 89 | - |
| Variable Valve Timing Solenoid to Cylinder Head Cover | 4 | - | 35 | - |
| Wire Harness Retainer Bracket to LH Cylinder Head Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
FRONT ENGINE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermostat Housing to Coolant Crossover Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Engine Timing Cover - M6 Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Engine Timing Cover - M8 Bolt | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Engine Timing Cover - M10 Bolts | 55 | 41 | - | - |
| Coolant Crossover Housing to Engine Timing Cover Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Coolant Pump to Engine Timing Cover Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Vibration Damper Bolt | 40 + 105° Turn | 30 + 105° Turn | - | - |
| Water Pump Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
REAR ENGINE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Vacuum Pump Bolts | 55 | 41 | - | - |
| Flexplate Bolts | 95 | 70 | - | - |
| Transmission to Upper Oil Pan Bolts | 55 | 41 | - | - |
| Transmission to Engine Block Bolts | 55 | 41 | - | - |
| Torque Converter Dust Shield Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Torque Converter Bolts | 42 | 31 | - | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
ENGINE MOUNTS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Mount Bracket to Transmission Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Transmission Mount Isolator to Bracket Bolts | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Transmission Mount Crossmember to Frame Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Transmission Mount Isolator to Crossmember Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Left/Right Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Left/Right Engine Mount Isolator to Engine Mount Bracket Nuts | 61 | 45 | - | - |
| Left/Right Engine Mount Heatshield to Engine Mount Bracket Bolts | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Left/Right Engine Mount Isolator to Frame Bolts | 48 | 35 | - | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
ACCESSORY DRIVE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | - |
| A/C Compressor Nuts | 28 | 21 | - | - |
| Generator Bolts | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Idler Pulley Bolt | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket to Engine Bolts | 25 | 18 | - | - |
| Tensioner to Engine Timing Cover - Accessory Drive Bolt | 55 | 41 | - | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cleaner Body Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Air Inlet Hose Band Clamps | 5 | - | 44 | - |
| Coolant Bottle Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | - |
| Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolts | 45 | 33 | - | X |
| Negative Battery Cable to Battery | 5 | - | 44 | - |
| Steering Gear Bolts | 95 | 70 | - | - |
| Oxygen Sensor | 52 | 38 | - | - |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||