Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Heat Shield Bolt 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts* 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)

Cylinder Head Bolts*:
Stage 1 - Tighten Bolts 1 to 10 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 - Tighten Bolts 1 to 10 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
Stage 3 - Tighten Bolts 1 to 10 Further 90°
Stage 4 - Tighten Bolts 1 to 10 Further 90°
Stage 5 - Tighten Bolts 11 and 12 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

CMP Sensor Torx Screw 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.)
Oil Filter+ 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
Oil Drain Plug 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Guide Bolts 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts* 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)

Intake Camshaft Sprocket Retaining Bolt**
Stage 1 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 Further 90°

Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Retaining Bolt**
Stage 1 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 Further 90°

Engine Ground Cable 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Steering Column Universal Joint to Steering Gear Bolt** 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt** 380 Nm (280 ft. lbs.)
PCV Valve Bolts 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.)
Valve Cover Bolts 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.)
Engine Oil Pan Bolts* 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Oil Pump to Cylinder Block Bolts 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
Oil Strainer Pick-Up Pipe Bolts - M5*** 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.)
Oil Strainer Pick-Up Pipe Bolts - M6 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Engine Front Cover Bolts* 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
Generator Mounting Bolts 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
FEAD Belt Tensioner Bolts 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Supercharger/Cooling Fan Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Cooling Fan Drive Pulley Bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)

Torque Converter Flexplate Bolts:
Stage 1 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)

Auxiliary Oil Cooler Thermostat Bolts 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Oil Filter Housing 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Oil Cooler Hose Adapters 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Nuts** 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Air Conditioning Compressor Low Pressure Line Allen Bolt 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Engine Mount to Front Subframe Bolts 56 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
Right-Hand Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Mount Nut 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
Left-Hand Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Mount Bolt 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Tie Rod End Ball Joint Nut 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer Bar Link Nut 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
Suspension Height Sensor Link Arm 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.)
Lower Steering Column to Steering Gear Torx Bolts** 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

Lower Suspension Arm to Front Subframe Nut/Bolt:
Stage 1 165 Nm (122 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 Further 90°

Lower Suspension Tie Rod to Front Subframe Nut/Bolt:
Stage 1 165 Nm (122 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 Further 90°

Cooling Fan 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Generator Mounting Bracket Bolts 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Battery Positive Connector to Generator++ 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Starter Motor Heat Shield Bolts 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Radiator Support Bracket Bolts 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
Power Steering High Pressure Pipe to Pump 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Power Steering High Pressure Pipe to Pump Support Bracket 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
Coolant Expansion Tank Bolts 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Brake Vacuum Pump Braket Bolts 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Brake Vacuum Pump Nuts 5 Nm (4 ft. lbs.)
Purge Valve Assembly Bolt 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Oil Filter Housing Bolts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line Bolts 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Battery Compartment Side Wall Nuts 5 Nm (4 ft. lbs.)
Battery Positive Cable to Battery Compartment Side Wall Nut 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
HO2S Harness Bracket Bolt 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Flexplate to Torque Converter Bolts 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Air Suspension Spring to Hub Assembly Nuts/Bolts** 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.)

Brake Caliper to Hub Assembly Bolts:
Stage 1 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 Further 60°

ABS Sensor Bolt 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Cranshaft (CKP) Sensor Bolt 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)

*Bolts must be tightened in sequence
**New nuts/bolts/Patchlok bolts must be installed
***Apply sealant to threads
+Apply engine oil to seal
++Damage to internal components will result if this torque is exceeded