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Fastener Specifications

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Application Specification
Metric English
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt
  • First Pass
 30 N.m (1) 22 lb ft (1)
  • Final Pass
 45 Degrees
Camshaft Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Intermediate Drive Sprocket Bolt - Idler Sprocket 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Camshaft Position Actuator
  • Camshaft Bolt
 58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Oil Control Valve Bolt
 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Close Out Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolt
  • First Pass
 25 N.m (1) 18 lb ft (1)
  • Final Pass
 110 Degrees
Coolant Drain Plug - M14 50 N.m 37 lb in
Coolant Drain Plug - M20 75 N.m 55 lb in
Coolant Outlet Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass
 100 N.m (1) 74 lb ft (1)
  • Final Pass
 150 Degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolt - Inner
  • First Pass
 20 N.m (1) 15 lb ft (1)
  • Final Pass
 80 degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolt - Outer
  • First Pass
 15 N.m (1) 11 lb ft (1)
  • Final Pass
 110 Degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolt - Side
  • First Pass
 30 N.m (1) 22 lb ft (1)
  • Final Pass
 60 Degrees
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolt - M8
  • First Pass
 15 N.m (1) 11 lb ft (1)
  • Final Pass
 75 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt - M11
  • First Pass
 30 N.m (1) 22 lb ft (1)
  • Final Pass
 150 degrees
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
ECM
  • Bolt
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bracket Bolt - Front
 23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt - Side
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Grounding Bolt
 4.5 N.m 40 lb in
ECT Sensor 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Engine Flywheel, Manual Trans, Bolt 67 N.m (1) 49 lb ft (1)
Engine Front Cover Studs 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt - M6 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt - M8
  • First Pass
 20 N.m 14 lb ft
  • Final Pass
 60 Degrees
Engine Front Cover Bolt - M12 65 N.m 48 lb ft
Engine Mount
  • Bracket Bolt to Engine Block - M8 (AWD)
 38 N.m 28 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt to Engine Block - M8 (RWD)
 22 N.m 16 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt to Engine Block - M10
 60 N.m 44 lb ft
  • Nut to Engine Mount Bracket
 80 N.m 59 lb ft
  • Nut to Frame
 80 N.m 59 lb ft
Engine Oil Level Switch Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket
  • Bolt - Cylinder Head Rear
 40 N.m 30 lb ft
  • Bolt - ECM Bracket Side
 23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Bolt - ECM Bracket Top
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Left Side Oil Filter Adapter
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Left Side Oil Pan
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Near Crankshaft Position Sensor
 50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Bolt - Right Side Block Front
 23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Bolt - Right Side Head Front
 10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Wiring Harness Ground
  • Bolt - ECM Bracket Top
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Left Cylinder Head Side
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Right Cylinder Head Rear
 10 N.m 89 lb in
Evaporative (EVAP) Purge Valve Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor 33 N.m 25 lb ft
Fuel Feed Pipe Bolt 50 37 lb ft
Fuel Feed Pipe Nut 28 21 lb ft
Fuel Pump Bolts - High Pressure
  • First Pass:<!--Used for torque specification-->
 15 N.m (1) 11 lb ft (1)
  • Final Pass:<!--Used for torque specification-->
 60 Degrees
Fuel Rail Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Fuel Rail Crossover Pipe Fitting 28 21 lb ft
Generator
  • Bolt
 50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt - Front
 50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt - Side
 22 N.m 16 lb ft
  • Cable Nut
 13 N.m 115 lb in
Ground Cable Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Assembly Bolts - M6 10 N.m 89 lb in
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Assembly Bolts - M8 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Idler Pulley Bolt 58 43 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold
  • Brace Bolt - Engine Front Cover M12
 65 N.m 48 lb ft
  • Brace Bolt/Ball Stud - Intake Manifold M6
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Ball Stud to Cam Cover M6
 5 N.m 44 lb in
  • Sight Shield Ball Stud
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Tuning Valve Bolt
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Long
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Short
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Upper-to-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Knock Sensor Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP) Bolt 4 35 lb in
Oil Filter Cap 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Filter Housing Adapter
  • Bolt - Cylinder Head M10
 58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Bolt - Engine Block M8
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug - M14 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug - M20 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pan Bolt- Block M8 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Bolt- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing M6 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Windage Tray Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pressure Sender 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Oil Pump Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oxygen Sensor Pump Converter Pipe 42 N.m 31 lb ft
PCV Tube Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Piston Oil Cooling Nozzle Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Power Steering Pump
  • Bracket to Engine Bolt
 58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Pump to Bracket Bolt
 22 N.m 16 lb ft
  • Reservoir Bolt - Lower
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Reservoir Bolt - Upper
 9 N.m 80 lb in
Primary Camshaft Drive Chain
  • Left Lower Guide Bolt - Oil Pump - Second Design
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Tensioner Bolt
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Upper Guide Bolt
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Radiator Outlet Pipe
  • Bolt - Generator Bracket
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Bolt - Right Cylinder Head Rear
 58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Bolt - Thermostat Housing
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Secondary Air Injection (SAI) Check Valve Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain
  • Guide Bolt
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Shoe Bolt
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Tensioner Bolt
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Spark Plug 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Starter Motor
  • Bolt
 58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Cable Nut
 13 N.m 115 lb in
Suction Tube Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Suction Screen Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Thermostat Housing Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Torque Converter Bolt 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Transmission
  • Mount Bolt to Transmission - RPO M82
 60 N.m 45 lb ft
  • Range Selector Lever Nut
 9.5 N.m 84 lb in
  • To Engine Bolt
 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt
  • First Pass
 10 N.m (1) 89 lb in (1)
  • Second Pass
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Final Pass
 45 Degrees
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
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