Specification - Torque

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Balance Shaft Carrier to Block Bolts

40 (54)

Balance Shaft Sprocket Bolt

21 (28)

Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

75 (101)

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts

40 (54)

Crankshaft Damper

100 (136)

Crankshaft Main Bearing Caps/Bedplate Bolts ⁽¹⁾

Step 1

Insert Wedge ⁽²⁾

Step 2 Bolts 1-10

30 (41)

Step 3

Remove Wedge

Step 4 Bolts 1-10

30 (41)

Step 5

Additional 90 Degrees

Step 6 Bolts 11-20

21 (28)

Step 7

Verify Turning Torque ⁽³⁾

Cylinder Head Bolts ⁽⁴⁾

Step 1

25 (34)

Step 2

50 (68)

Step 3 (Repeat of Step 2)

50 (68)

Step 4

Additional 90 Degrees

Engine Mount Bracket Right (Front) Bolts

45 (61)

Engine Mount Bracket Left (Rear) Bolts

N/A

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts

17 (23)

Flex Plate to Crankshaft Bolts

70 (95)

Flywheel Mounting Bolts

60 (81)

Intake Manifold Lower Bolts ⁽⁵⁾

21 (28)

Oil Filter

15 (20)

Oil Pan Drain Plug

20 (27)

Oil Pump to Block Bolts

21 (28)

Oil Pump Pick-Up Tube Bolt

20 (28)

Oil Pump Relief Valve Cap

30 (41)

Spark Plugs

15 (20) Max.

Timing Belt Tensioner Assembly Bolts

45 (61)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Balance Shaft Gear Cover Double Ended Fastener

105 (12)

Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner Bolts

105 (12)

Balance Shaft Carrier Cover Bolts

105 (12)

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts ⁽⁶⁾

105 (12)

250 (28)

Cylinder Head Cover Bolts ⁽⁷⁾

Step 1

40 (5)

Step 2

80 (9)

Step 3

105 (12)

Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts

105 (12)

Oil Pan Bolts

105 (12)

Oil Pump Cover Plate Bolts

105 (12)

Timing Belt Covers

Front to Rear

105 (12)

Rear

105 (12)

⁽¹⁾	Tighten in sequence. See Fig 1

⁽²⁾	Rotate number 4 piston to TDC. Force crankshaft rearward. Force crankshaft forward. Insert wedge between cylinder block and rear crankshaft counterweight.

⁽³⁾	Turning torque should not exceed 50 INCH (5.6 N.m.).

⁽⁴⁾	Tighten in sequence. See Fig 2

⁽⁵⁾	Tighten in sequence. See Fig 3

⁽⁶⁾	Tighten in sequence. See Fig 4

⁽⁷⁾	Tighten in sequence. See Fig 5

Fig 1: Main Bearing Cap/Bedplate Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Fig 2: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Fig 3: Lower Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Fig 4: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Fig 5: Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence

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