Tightening Specifications

TORQUE CHART 3.2L

DESCRIPTION TORQUE

A/C Compressor to Engine Block
Bolts 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
A/C Compressor to Bracket
Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
Right Side 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.) plus 1/4 turn
Left Side 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) Plus 1/4 turn
Camshaft Thrust Plate (Camshaft Cover)
Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Connecting Rod Cap
Nuts 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) Plus 1/4 turn
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap
Inside Main Cap Bolts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 turn
Outside Main (Windage Tray) Bolts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 turn
Tie (Horizontal) Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Crankshaft Damper
Bolt 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder Head Bolts
Step 1 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
Step 3 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
Step 4 Plus 1/4 turn-Do not use torque wrench
Cylinder Head Cover
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head
Bolts 23 Nm 200 in. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
Bolts 12 Nm 105 in. lbs.
Exhaust Pipe Flange
Nuts 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Engine Mount Bracket to Block
Bolts 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Engine Mount Isolator
Nuts 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Generator Bracket
Bolts 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Intake Manifold
Bolts-M8 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Bolts-M6 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Oil Pan
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Oil Pan Drain
Plug 35 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Oil Filter 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Oil Pump Cover
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Oil Pump Pick Up Tube
Bolt 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
PCV Valve
Valve 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.)
Rear Crankshaft Seal Retainer
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Rocker Shaft Pedestal Retaining
Bolts 31 Nm (275 in. lbs.)
Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Spark Plug
Tubes 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Structural Collar
(Refer to Service and Repair for torque sequence and specification.)
Thermostat Housing/Water Inlet Connector
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Throttle Body
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Timing Belt Tensioner
Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Assembly
Bolt 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Timing Belt Cover Bolts
M6 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
M8 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
M1O 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Water Pump to Timing Belt Cover
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Water Outlet Housing Bleed
Screw 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.)