Torque Specifications
Torque Specifications
NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are a torque-to-yield design and must not be reused. Always use new bolts.
Flexplate Bolts
Install the 8 flexplate bolts and tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
Camshaft Bearing Caps RH and LH
CAUTION: The camshaft bearing caps are positional and must be installed in their original locations and orientation or engine damage can occur.
Install the camshaft bearing caps.
^ Install the bearing cap bolts. Tighten the bolts in three stages in the sequence shown.
^ Stage 1: Hand-tighten.
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
^ Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.