Fastener Tightening Specifications
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ENGINE FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Camshaft and valve stem seal | ||
| Camshaft position sensing cylinder bolt | 22 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Camshaft position sensor support bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Camshaft position sensor bolt | 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Camshaft sprocket bolt | 88 ± 10 N.m (65 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Ignition coil bolt | 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb) | |
| PCV valve | 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb) | |
| Rocker cover bolt | 3.5 ± 0.5 N.m (31 ± 4 in-lb) | |
| Rocker shaft bolt | 31 ± 3 N.m (23 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Thrust case bolt | 19 ± 3 N.m (14 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Camshaft oil seal | ||
| Camshaft sprocket bolt | 88± 10 N.m (65 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Crankshaft oil seal | ||
| A/T drive plate bolt | 74 ± 1 N.m (55 ± 1 ft-lb) | |
| Crankshaft position sensor bolt | 8.5 ± 0.5 N.m (76 ± 4 in-lb) | |
| Cylinder block heater unit | ||
| Cylinder block heater unit | 2.6 ± 0.2 N.m (23 ± 3 in-lb) | |
| Cylinder block heater cover colt | M10 | 22 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| M12 | 41 ± 8 N.m (30 ± 6 ft-lb) | |
| Cylinder head gasket | ||
| Camshaft sprocket bolt | 88 ± 10 N.m (65 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Cylinder head bolt <Cold engine> | 108 ± 5 N.m (80 ± 3 ft-lb) → 0 N.m (0 in-lb) → 108 ± 5 N.m (80 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Grounding connecting bolt | 22 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Ignition coil bolt | 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb) | |
| Power steering oil pump bracket connecting bolt | 41 ± 8 N.m (30 ± 6 ft-lb) | |
| Rocker cover bolt | 3.5 ± 0.5 N.m (31 ± 4 in-lb) | |
| Timing belt rear center cover bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Engine assembly | ||
| Engine cover bolt | 3.0 ± 0.5 N.m (27 ± 4 in-lb) | |
| Engine front mounting bracket bolt | M10 | 58 ± 7 N.m (43 ± 5 ft-lb) |
| Engine front mounting bracket bolt and nut | M12 | 83 ± 12 N.m (61 ± 9 ft-lb) |
| Engine front mounting stay bolt | 36 ± 6 N.m (27 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Grounding bolt | 9.0 ± 2.0 N.m (80 ± 17 in-lb) | |
| Grounding cable bolt | 9.0 ± 2.0 N.m (80 ± 17 in-lb) | |
| Power steering oil pump bolt | 46 ± 8 N.m (34 ± 6 ft-lb) | |
| Power steering oil pump nut | 42 ± 7 N.m (31 ± 5 ft-lb) | |
| Power steering pressure hose clamp bracket bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (102 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| Power steering oil reservoir connecting bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (102 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| Oil pan and oil screen | ||
| Cover bolt | 11 ± 0.5 N.m (93 ± 4 in-lb) | |
| Engine oil dipstick bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Engine lower oil pan bolt | 11 ± 1 N.m (97 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Engine oil pan drain plug | 39 ± 5 N.m (29 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Engine upper oil pan bolt | 8.5 ± 3.5 N.m (76 ± 31 in-lb) | |
| Engine upper oil pan to torque converter bolt | 35 ± 5 N.m (26 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Oil screen bolt | 19 ± 3 N.m (14 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Starter bolt | 30 ± 3 N.m (23 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Torque converter connecting bolt | 49 ± 3 N.m (36 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Timing belt | ||
| Auto-tensioner bolt | 23 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Crankshaft pulley center bolt | 185 N.m (136 ft-lb) | |
| Engine mount stay bolt | 36 ± 6 N.m (27 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Engine support bracket bolt | 45 ± 5 N.m (34 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Harness bracket bolt | 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Tensioner arm bolt | 44 ± 10 N.m (33 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Tensioner bracket bolt | 41 ± 8 N.m (30 ± 6 ft-lb) | |
| Tensioner pulley bolt | 48 ± 6 N.m (36 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Tensioner pulley nut | 49 ± 9 N.m (36 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Timing belt lower cover bolt (bolt, flange) | M6 | 11± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) |
| Timing belt lower cover bolt (bolt, washer assembled) | M10 | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) |
| Timing belt upper cover bolt (bolt, flange) | M6 | 11± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) |
| M8 | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |