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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts 20 (27)
Camshaft Non - Oiled Sprocket Bolt 90 (122)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
Step 1 20 (27)
Step 2 Tighten 90 Degrees
Counterbalance Shaft Retaining Bolt 21 (28)
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 130 (175)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap/Bedplate Bolt/Stud (1)
Step 1 (Bolts/Studs 1-8) 20 (27)
Step 2 (Bolts/Studs 1A-1J) 15 (20)
Step 3 (Bolts A-E) 6 (8)
Step 4 (Bolts 1-8) Additional 66 Degrees
Step 5 (Bolts 1D, 1G and 1F) Additional 42 Degrees
Step 6 (Bolts 1A, 1B, 1C, 1E, 1H, 1I and 1J) Additional 36 Degrees
Step 7 (Bolts A-E) Additional 32 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt (2)
Step 1 (Bolts 1-8) 20 (27)
Step 2
Bolts 1-8 (Recheck) 20 (27)
Bolts 9-12 10 (14)
Step 3
Bolts 1-8 Tighten Additional 90 Degrees
Step 4
Bolts 1-8 Tighten Additional 90 Degrees
Bolts 9-12 19 (26)
Engine Mount Bolts (Front) 45 (61)
Engine Mount Bolts (Rear/Trans)
Support Bracket to Transmission 34 (46)
Cushion to Support Bracket 55 (75)
Crossmember to Sill Bolts 30 (41)
Exhaust Manifold Bolts 18 (25)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts N/A
Flexplate To Crankshaft Bolts 70 (95)
Front Cover Bolt (3) 40 (54)
Generator Mounting Bolt
M8 21 (28)
M10 40 (54)
Hydraulic Tensioner Bolts 21 (28)
Oil Dipstick Tube to Engine Block Bolt 11 (15)
Oil Drain Plug 25 (34)
Oil Pan Bolts (4) 11 (15)
Oil Pickup Tube Bolt and Nut 21 (28)
Oil Pump/Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 21 (28)
Power Steering Pump Bolt
Bracket to Pump Bolt 21 (28)
Bracket to Engine 35 (47)
Pump Flow Control Valve 55 (75)
Pressure Line 21 (28)
Spark Plug 20 (27)
Starter Bolts 40 (54)
Structural Cover Bolts (5) 40 (54)
Step 1 Loosely Install 3 Bolts
Step 2
Bolt 1 40 (54)
Bolt 2 40 (54)
Bolt 3 40 (54)
Timing Chain Cover Bolts
2002 40 (54)
2003 43 (58)
Timing Chain Guide Bolts 21 (28)
Timing Chain Primary Tensioner Bolts 21 (28)
Timing Chain Tensioner Arm Bolt 21 (28)
Timing Chain Tensioner Arm - Special Pin Bolt 13 (17)
Timing Drive Idler Sprocket Bolt 25 (34)
Torque Converter Bolt 23 (31)
Vibration Damper Bolt 130 (175)
Water Pump Bolts
2002 40 (54)
2003 43 (58)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (6) 100 (11)
Cylinder Head Cover Bolts 105 (12)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nuts
Step 1 72 (8)
Step 2 Loosen 45 Degrees
Intake Manifold Bolt/Stud (7) 105 (12)
Oil Fill Tube Bolts 105 (12)
Oil Pan Bolts 130 (15)
Oil Pump Cover Bolts 105 (12)
Thermostat Housing Bolts 105 (12)
Throttle Body Bolt 105 (12)
Valve Cover Bolt 105 (12)
(1) Tighten bolts/studs in sequence. See Fig 1.
(2) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 2.
(3) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 3.
(4) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 4.
(5) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 5.
(6) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 6.
(7) Manufacturer does not supply tightening sequence.
Fig 1: Bedplate Tightening Sequence
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Fig 2: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Fig 3: Timing Chain Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Fig 4: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Fig 5: Identifying Structural Cover Bolts
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Fig 6: Camshaft Bolt Tightening Sequence
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