Torque Specifications
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ENGINE BLOCK
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camshaft Phaser Bolt | 95 | 70 | - | |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts | 13 | - | 115 | |
| Coolant Drain Plugs 1/4 x 18 NPT | 34 | 25 | - | |
| Connecting Rod Cap Bolts | 40 plus 90° Turn | 30 plus 90° Turn | - | X |
| Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts | Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to CRANKSHAFT, INSTALLATION . | |||
| Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Bolt | 11 | - | 97 | |
| Lifter Guide Holder | 12 | 9 | - | |
| Oil Pan Bolts | Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION . | X | ||
| Oil Dipstick Tube | 11 | - | 97 | |
| Oil Filter Adapter-Engine Oil Cooler | 33 | 24 | - | |
| Oil Gallery Plugs 1/4 x 18 NPT | 20 | - | 177 | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 27 | 20 | - | |
| Oil Pressure Sensor | 14 | - | 124 | |
| Oil Pump to Engine Block Bolts | 32 | 23 | - | |
| Oil Pump Cover Bolts. | 15 | - | 133 | |
| Oil Pump Pickup Tube Bolt | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Oil Pump Pickup Tube Nut | 28 | 11 | - | |
| Oil Temperature Sensor | 27 | 20 | - | |
| Piston Oil Cooler Jet Bolts | 11 | 8 | - | |
| Plugs 3/8 x 18 NPT | 27 | 20 | - | |
| Timing Chain Guide Bolts | 11 | 97 | ||
| Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts | 11 | - | 97 | |
| * 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 * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinder Head Bolts | Specific torque and fastener pattern required. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION . | |||
| Cylinder Head Cover Bolts | 11 | - | 97 | |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts | 25 | 19 | - | X |
| Ignition Coil Bolts | 7 | - | 62 | |
| Supercharger to Cyl. Head Bolts | Specific torque and fastener pattern required. Refer to SUPERCHARGER, INSTALLATION . | |||
| Lifter Guide Holder Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | |
| Rocker Arm Bolts | Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, INSTALLATION . | |||
| * 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 * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supercharger Inlet Nose | Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to INSTALLATION . | |||
| Timing Chain Cover Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Lifting Stud | 55 | 41 | - | |
| Vibration Damper Bolt | 324 | 239 | - | X |
| Water Pump-to-Timing Chain Case Cover Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | |
| * 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 * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexplate Bolts | 95 | 70 | - | |
| Inspection Cover to Transmission Bolt | 11 | - | 97 | |
| Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer Bolts | 13 | - | 115 | |
| Torque Convertor Bolts | 42 | 31 | - | |
| Transmission to Oil Pan Bolts | 45 | 33 | - | |
| Transmission Bell Housing to Engine Bolts | 45 | 33 | - | |
| * 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 * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Mount Bracket to Block Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Engine Mount to Engine Mount Bracket | 60 | 44 | - | |
| Engine Mount to Cradle Bolts | 48 | 35 | - | |
| Engine Mount Heat Shield Nuts | 25 | 18 | - | |
| Transmission Crossmember Bolts - Automatic | 65 | 48 | - | |
| Transmission Crossmember Bolts - Manual | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Rear Isolator Bracket to Transmission Bolts (Automatic) | 68 | 50 | - | |
| Rear Isolator to Bracket Bolts (Automatic) | 31 | 23 | - | |
| Rear Isolator to Crossmember Bolts (Automatic) | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Rear Isolator to Transmission Bolts (Manual) | 54 | 40 | - | |
| Rear Isolator to Crossmember Bolts (Manual) | 54 | 40 | - | |
| * 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 * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generator Support Bracket Bolt | 65 | 48 | - | |
| Generator Support Bracket to Engine Mount Nut | 25 | 18 | - | |
| * 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 | 4 | - | 35 | |
| Air Cleaner Cover | 3 | - | 26 | |
| Air Cleaner Tube Clamps | 4 | - | 35 | |
| Bypass Valve Adapter to Inlet Nose | 10 | 7 | - | |
| Bypass Valve | Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to INSTALLATION . | |||
| Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Nuts | 11 | - | 97 | |
| Oil Control Valve Bolt | 11 | - | 97 | |
| Heater Tube Bolt | 18 | - | 159 | |
| Strut Tower Support Bolts | 38 | 28 | - | |
| Supercharger Lid | Specific torque and fastener pattern required; follow installation sequence. Refer to component installation procedure. | |||
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||