Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Camshaft Retainer Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Camshaft Sensor Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolts | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass | 75 degrees | |
| Coolant Temperature Gage Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed | 330 N.m | 240 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - First Pass Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Final Pass | 140 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 80 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs - Outer Studs - First Pass in Sequence | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs - Outer Studs - Final Pass in Sequence | 53 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 90 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence - Excluding the Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head | 90 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - Final Pass M11 Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head | 50 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Design - First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Design - Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 90 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Design - Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence | 70 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts - M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Coolant Plug | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolts and Studs | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts - First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts - Second Pass | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts - Final Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Engine Front Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Rear Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Service Lift Bracket M10 Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Service Lift Bracket M8 Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Valley Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts - First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Final Pass | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Knock Sensors | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Oil Filter | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Oil Filter Fitting | 55 N.m | 40 lb ft |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Baffle Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Left Side | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Right Side | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan M8 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan M6 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Rear Cover | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Oil Gallery Plugs | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pressure Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump Screen Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Transfer Cover Nuts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Transfer Tube Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Transfer Tube Studs | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Spark Plugs - New Cylinder Heads | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Spark Plugs - all Subsequent Installations | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Throttle Body Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Timing Chain Guide Bolts | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Valve Lifter Guide Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Valve Rocker Arm Bolts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Water Inlet Housing Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts - First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts - Final Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Water Pump Cover Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |