Fastener Tightening Specifications
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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Air cleaner | ||
| Air cleaner bolt | 8.8 ± 1.0 N.m (78 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Air cleaner bracket bolt | 8.8 ± 1.0 N.m (78 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Air intake hose clamp bolt | 3.9 ± 1.0 N.m (38 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Volume airflow sensor nut | 8.8 ± 1.0 N.m (78 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Exhaust manifold <2.4L Engine> | ||
| Engine hanger nut | 29 ± 3 N.m (22 ± 2ft-lb) | |
| Exhaust manifold bracket bolt | 35 ± 6 N.m (26 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Exhaust manifold nut | M8 | 29 ± 3 N.m (22 ± 2 ft-lb) |
| M10 | 49 ± 5 N.m (36 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Front exhaust pipe nut | 49 ± 10 (37 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Heat protector bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Heated oxygen sensor (front) | 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Exhaust manifold <3.0L Engine> | ||
| EGR pipe bolt | 59 ± 10 N.m (44 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| EGR pipe gasket bolt | 18 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Exhaust manifold nut | 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Heat front protector <right bank> bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Heat lower protector <left bank> bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Heat lower protector <right bank> bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Heat protector <left bank> bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Heat protector <right bank> bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Heat upper protector <left bank> bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Heat upper protector <right bank> bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Left bank heated oxygen sensor (front) | 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Exhaust pipe and main muffler <2.4L Engine> | ||
| Center exhaust pipe bolt | 59 ± 10 N.m (44 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Front exhaust pipe nut | 49 ± 10 N.m (37 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Hanger bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (107 ± 17 in-lb) | |
| Heated oxygen sensor (rear) | 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Exhaust pipe and main muffler <3.0L Engine> | ||
| Center exhaust pipe bolt | 59 ± 10 N.m (44 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Exhaust fitting stay (LH) | M8 | 12 ± 2 N.m (107 ± 17 in-lb) |
| M12 | 32 ± 7 N.m (24 ± 5 ft-lb) | |
| Exhaust fitting stay (RH) | M8 | 12 ± 2 N.m (107 ± 17 in-lb) |
| M12 | 32 ± 7 N.m (24 ± 5 ft-lb) | |
| Front exhaust pipe nut | 49 ± 9 N.m (37 ± 6 ft-lb) | |
| Hanger bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (107 ± 17 in-lb) | |
| Left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) | 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Right bank heated oxygen sensor (front) | 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Right bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) | 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Warm-up three-way catalytic converter (LH) nut | 35 ± 4 N.m (26 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Warm-up three-way catalytic converter (RH) nut | 35 ± 4 N.m (26 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Intake manifold <2.4L Engine> | ||
| Accelerator cable clamp bolt | 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| EGR vacuum regulator solenoid valve bolt | 8.8 ± 1.0 N.m (78 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| EGR valve bolt | 21 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Evaporative emission purge solenoid valve bolt | 8.8 ± 1.0 N.m (78 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Fuel high-pressure hose connection bolt | 4.9 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Fuel rail bolt | 12 ± 1 N.m (100 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Fuel return pipe bolt | 8.9 ± 1.9 N.m (78 ± 7 in-lb) | |
| Intake manifold bolt | 4.9 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Intake manifold nut | 20 ± 2 N.m (14 ± 2ft-lb) | |
| Intake manifold stay bolt | 30 ± 3 N.m (23 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Manifold absolute pressure sensor and ignition failure sensor bolt | 4.9 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Oil dipstick guide bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (117 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Pressure hose bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (100 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| Vacuum pipe bolt | 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Intake manifold <3.0L Engine> | ||
| Bracket bolt | 23 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Fuel rail bolt | 12 ± 1 N.m (100 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Fuel high pressure hose connection bolt | 4.9 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Intake manifold nut | 22 ± 1 N.m (16 ± 1 ft-lb) | |
| Timing belt front upper cover bolt | M6 | 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) |
| M8 | 14 ± 1 N.m (117 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Intake manifold plenum <3.0L Engine> | ||
| Control wiring harness connector bracket bolt | 5.0 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| EGR pipe connection bolt | 18 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| EGR valve bolt | 21 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Engine mount stay bolt | 36 ± 6 N.m (27 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Evaporative emission purge solenoid valve bolt [Vehicle with intake manifold tuning (IMT) system] | 9.0 ± 1.0 N.m (80 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Ground wire attaching bolt [Vehicle with intake manifold tuning (IMT) system] | 5.0 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Heater pipe bolt | 18 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 2ft-lb) | |
| Intake manifold plenum bolt and nut | 18 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Intake manifold plenum stay bolt, front and rear | M8 | 18 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 2 ft-lb) |
| M10 | 36 ± 6 N.m (27 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Manifold absolute press' re sensor bolt | 5.0 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Power steering oil pump bracket stay bolt (bolt, washer assembly) | 44 ± 10 N.m (33 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Power steering oil pump bracket stay bolt (bolt, flange) | 24 ± 4 N.m (18 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Power steering oil pump nut | 42 ± 7 N.m (31 ± 5 ft-lb) | |
| Sensor connector assembly bolt | 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Vacuum control valve [Vehicle with intake manifold tuning (IMT) system] | 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Vacuum pipe assembly bolt | 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Vacuum tank bolt [Vehicle with intake manifold tuning (IMT) system] | M6 | 9.0 ± 1.0 N.m (80 ± 9 in-lb) |
| M8 | 18 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Valve assembly bolt | 9.0 ± 1.0 N.m (80 ± 9 in-lb) | |