Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
A/C Compressor Front Bracket-to-Block	54 N.m	40 lb ft
A/C Compressor Front/Rear Bracket-to-Block/Head	30 N.m	22 lb ft
A/C Compressor-to-Front Bracket	49 N.m	36 lb ft
A/C Compressor-to-Rear Bracket	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Accelerator Bracket Assembly-to-Front of Dash	12 N.m	106 lb in
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket-to-Intake Manifold (L24/LL0)	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Air Cleaner/Resonator Attachment Bolts (All)	10 N.m	89 lb in
Axle Shaft Intermediate Bracket-to-Block	55 N.m	41 lb ft
Battery Cable-to-Battery	17 N.m	151 lb in
Battery Cable-to-Generator	10 N.m	89 lb in
Battery Case Bracket Stud and Nut	9 N.m	80 lb in
Belt Idler Pulley-to-Front Cover	27 N.m	20 lb ft
Belt Tensioner-to-Block	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Belt Tensioner Pulley	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Block Oil Gallery Plug	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Camshaft Bearing Cap-to-Head (LL0)	14 N.m	124 lb in
Camshaft Cover-to-Head (LL0)	10 N.m	89 lb in
Camshaft Sprockets-to-Camshafts	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Camshaft Thrust Bearing-to-Head (L24)	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Canister Assembly Band Clamp	3.5 N.m	31 lb in
Canister Purge Solenoid-to-Block	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Catalytic Convertor-to-Isolator	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Clutch Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Connecting Rod Cap-to-Rod	Torque Angle
Control Arm to Knuckle - Lower	75 N.m	55 lb ft
Coolant/Cylinder Block Heater	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Coolant Drain-to-Plug/Block	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Cradle-to-Body	205 N.m	151 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap-to-Block	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Carrier-to-Block	11 N.m	97 lb in
Crankshaft Vibration Damper/Pulley-to-Crankshaft	215 N.m	159 lb ft
Cylinder Head-to-Block (L24 and LL0)	Torque Angle
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug Water Jacket (LL0)	75 N.m	55 lb ft
Deacceleration Line-to-Rocker Cover (L24)	10 N.m	89 lb in
Deaeration Line Nut-to-Cylinder Head Fitting (L24)	15 N.m	133 lb in
Deaeration Line Clamp-to-Engine Lift Bracket (L24)	11 N.m	97 lb in
Deaeration Line Fitting-to-Cylinder Head	8 N.m	71 lb in
Engine Lift Bracket-to-Head (Front and Rear) - No A/C	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket-to-Block - No A/C	47 N.m	35 lb ft
EGR Valve to Head/Intake Manifold - Bolt	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Studs-to-Front Exhaust Pipe	13 N.m	115 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Studs-to-Head	13 N.m	115 lb in
Exhaust Manifold-to-Head (L24)	22 N.m	16 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold-to-Head (LL0)	17 N.m	150 lb in
Exhaust Pipe with Converter-to-Intermediate Pipe	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe Clamp-to-Support Bracket	60 N.m	44 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe (Front) to Manifold	31 N.m	23 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe Service Clamps	41 N.m	30 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe Support Bracket-to-Block	45 N.m	33 lb ft
Flexplate-to-Converter	70 N.m	52 lb ft
Flexplate-to-Crankshaft	60 N.m	44 lb ft
Flywheel/Flexplate Cover-to-Case	10 N.m	89 lb in
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft	80 N.m	59 lb ft
Front Cover-to-Block - Lower Center Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Front Cover-to-Head/Block (Perimeter) and Top Center (DOHC)	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Front Engine Cover Studs (Torque Axis Engine Mount)	10 N.m	89 lb in
Fuel Feed Line Support Clip-to-Bracket	4.5 N.m	37 lb in
Fuel Filter/Pressure Regulator-to-Frame Rail	8 N.m	71 lb in
Fuel Line Shield-to-Underbody	12 N.m	9 lb ft
Fuel Line Support Bracket-to-Block and Intake	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Fuel Rail-to-Intake Manifold	12 N.m	9 lb ft
Fuel Tank Fill Hose-to-Clamp	4 N.m	35 lb in
Fuel Tank Fill Pipe-to-Underbody Rail	8 N.m	71 lb in
Fuel Tank Fill Pipe-to-Upper Bracket	3.5 N.m	31 lb in
Fuel Tank Straps-to-Body	47 N.m	35 lb ft
Fuel/Vapor Lines-to-Body	4 N.m	27 lb in
Generator to Block - Upper/Lower Bolt	32 N.m	24 lb ft
Heater Return Nipple-to-Block	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Heater Outlet-to-Intake Manifold (L24 and LL0)	40 N.m	30 lb ft
Ignition Module-to-Transaxle Case	7 N.m	62 lb in
Intake Manifold-to-Head (L24)	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Intake Manifold-to-Head (LL0)	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Intake Manifold Stud-to-Head (P/S Bracket, LL0)	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Intake Manifold Studs-to-Head	13 N.m	115 lb in
Intake Manifold Support Bracket-to-Block (LH, LL0/L24)	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Intake Manifold Support Bracket-to-Block (RH, LL0)	55 N.m	41 lb ft
Intake Manifold Support Bracket-to-Manifold (LL0)	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Motor Mount - Front-to-Block	70 N.m	52 lb ft
Motor Mount - Front-to-Front Cover (Torque Axis Engine Mount)	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Motor Mount - Rear-to-Block (LH and RH)	48 N.m	35 lb ft
Muffler Isolator Block-to-Body	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Muffler Strap around Muffler	22 N.m	16 lb ft
Oil Baffle Plate-to-Block (LL0)	55 N.m	41 lb ft
Oil Filter-to-Block	Gasket Contact and 3/4 to 1 Turn
Oil Filter Fitting-to-Block	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug-to-Block	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube-to-Block	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Oil Pan-to-Block	9 N.m	80 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug-to-Pan	37 N.m	27 lb ft
Oil Pickup Tube-to-Block	15 N.m	133 lb in
Oil Pipe Bracket-to-Block (L24)	55 N.m	41 lb ft
Oil Pipe Bracket-to-Block/Baffle Plate (LL0)	15 N.m	133 lb in
Oil Pump Cover-to-Front Cover	11 N.m	97 lb in
Power Steering Hoses-to-Gear and Pump	27 N.m	20 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket-to-Block	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Power Steering Pump-to-Bracket	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Lower Support Bracket-to-Intake Manifold (LL0)	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Lower Support Bracket-to-Pump Bracket (LL0)	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Upper Support Bracket-to-Pump/Intake Manifold (LL0)	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Power Steering Return Hose Clamp-to-Pump	2 N.m	18 lb in
Radiator Support Brackets	10 N.m	89 lb in
Rocker Arm Cover-to-Head (L24)	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Rocker Arm Shaft-to-Head	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Sensor - Coolant Temperature-to-Head (PCM)	8 N.m	71 lb in
Sensor - Crankshaft Position-to-Block	9 N.m	80 lb in
Sensor - ESC Knock-to-Block	15 N.m	133 lb in
Sensor - Idle Air Control	3.2 N.m	28 lb in
Sensor - Induction Air-to-Intake Tube	5 N.m	44 lb in
Sensor - Map-to-Intake Manifold (LL0 and L24)	3 N.m	27 lb in
Sensor - Oil Pressure-to-Block	45 N.m	33 lb ft
Sensor - Oxygen-to-Exhaust Manifold	45 N.m	33 lb ft
Sensor - Throttle Position (TP) Switch	2 N.m	18 lb in
Sensor - Vehicle Speed	26 N.m	19 lb in
Spark Plug-to-Head	27 N.m	20 lb ft
Starter Motor-to-Block	37 N.m	27 lb ft
Steering Joint-to-Gear	47 N.m	35 lb ft
Stiffening Bracket-to-Engine/Transaxle Case/Exhaust Down Pipe	54 N.m	40 lb ft
Strut-to-Knuckle	200 N.m	148 lb ft
Thermostat Housing-to-Block	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Throttle Body-to-Air Intake Manifold (LL0 and L24)	31 N.m	23 lb ft
Timing Chain Fixed Guide-to-Block	26 N.m	19 lb ft
Timing Chain Fixed Guide-to-Head	26 N.m	19 lb ft
Timing Chain Pivot Guide-to-Head	26 N.m	19 lb ft
Timing Chain Tensioner-to-Block	19 N.m	168 lb in
Torque Converter-to-Flexplate	70 N.m	52 lb ft
Torque Strut-to-Cradle Bracket and Engine Front Mount-RH (Torque Axis Engine Mount)	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Transaxle Case to Block - Lower Bolts	130 N.m	98 lb ft
Transaxle Case to Block - Upper Studs	90 N.m	66 lb ft
Transaxle Flywheel/Flexplate Dust Cover to Transaxle	10 N.m	89 lb in
Transaxle Lower Mount-to-Cradle	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Transaxle Lower Mount-to-Transaxle	31 N.m	23 lb ft
Transaxle to Rear Mount-to-Transaxle	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Transaxle Torque Strut to Midrail	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Underbody Frame Rail Support (Fuel Line)	12 N.m	106 lb in
Upper Engine Mount-to-Front Cover and RH Frame Rail Bracket (Torque Axis Engine Mount)	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Water Pump-to-Block	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley-to-Water Pump Hub	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Wiring Harness Clamps-to-Block	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Wiring Harness PCM Ground-to-Block	10 N.m	89 lb in
Wiring Harness-to-Generator (Positive Terminal)	10 N.m	89 lb in
Wiring Harness-to-Starter (Positive Terminal)	10 N.m	89 lb in
Wiring Harness-to-Starter (Solenoid Terminal)	4 N.m	35 lb in
Wiring Harness-to-Transaxle Case/Engine Block (2)	25 N.m	18 lb ft