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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 81-95 (110-129)
Connecting Rod Bolt (1)
Step 1 15-18 (20-25)
Step 2 30-33 (40-45)
Step 3 Additional 90-120 Degrees
Crankshaft Damper Bolt
Step 1 66 (90)
Step 2 Loosen 360 Degrees
Step 3
2000 Models 35-39 (47-53)
2001 Models 36 (50)
Step 4 Additional 85-95 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)(2)
Step 1 28-32 (37-43)
Step 2 Additional 85-95 Degrees
Step 3 Loosen 360 Degrees
Step 4 28-32 (37-43)
Step 5 Additional 85-95 Degrees
Step 6 Additional 85-95 Degrees
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 15-22 (20-30)
EGR Bracket Bolts 18 (25)
EGR Valve-To-Intake Manifold Bolt
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Engine Mount Through-Bolt 15-22 (20-30)
Engine Roll Restrictor Bolt 44-59 (60-80)
Engine Support Insulator Bolts 52 (70)
Engine Support Insulator Bracket Bolts
Left Side 35-46 (47-63)
Right Side 15-22 (20-30)
Engine-To-Transmission Bolts 30-44 (41-60)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt (3) 14-16 (18-22)
Flywheel Bolt 54-64 (73-87)
Front Cover Bolt/Stud 15-22 (20-30)
Generator Bracket-To-Cylinder Block Bolts 15-22 (20-30)
Knock Sensor Bolt 15 (20)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt (1)(4) (5)
Main Bearing Cap Side Bolt
Step 1 (5) 30 (40)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Oil Pan Bolts
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 Additional 60 Degrees
Oxygen Sensor 27-33 (37-45)
Pick-Up Tube-To-Main Bearing Cap Nut 15-22 (20-30)
Power Steering Pump-To-Mount Nut 15-22 (20-30)
Thermostat Housing Bolt 15-22 (20-30)
Subframe Mounting Bolts 51-67 (69-91)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 15-22 (20-30)
Torque Converter Nut 20-34 (27-46)
Water Pump Bolt 15-22 (20-30)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 15-22 (20-30)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Air By-Pass Valve Bolt 72-106 (8-12)
Camshaft Cap Bolt 72-106 (8-12)
Camshaft Cover Bolt 72-106 (8-12)
Chain Guide Bolt 72-106 (8-12)
Crankshaft Seal Retainer Bolt (6) 72-106 (8-12)
Front Subframe Bracket Bolts 72-106 (8-12)
Fuel Injection Supply Manifold Bolt 44 (5)
Fuel Pressure Regulator Bolt 27-35 (3-4)
Fuel Rail Bolt 72-97 (8-11)
Ignition Wire Tray-To-Coil Bracket Bolt 72-106 (8-12)
Intake Manifold Airflow Spacer Bolts 89 (10)
Intake Manifold Bolts (7) 72-106 (8-12)
Oil Pump-To-Cylinder Block Bolt 72-106 (8-12)
Pick-Up Tube-To-Oil Pump Bolt 72-106 (8-12)
Throttle Body Bolt 72-106 (8-12)
Timing Chain Guide Bolts 72-106 (8-12)
Torque Converter Shield Bolts 72-106 (8-12)
Valve Cover Bolts (8) 72-106 (8-12)
Water By-Pass Tube Bolts 72-106 (8-12)
(1) Use new bolts. DO NOT reuse bolts.
(2) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(3) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(4) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(5) For torque specification, see FITTING MAIN BEARINGS  under CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY.
(6) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(7) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(8) Tighten bolts beginning at center and working outward evenly.