Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS
Both Sides
Important:
Do not reuse the cylinder head bolts. Install NEW cylinder head bolts during assembly.
Tighten the M11 Cylinder Head Bolts (1-10) In Sequence
- First Pass 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
- Second Pass 90 degrees using J 45059
- Final Pass 70 degrees using J 45059
Tighten The M8 Cylinder Head Bolts (11-15). Begin With The Center Bolt (11) And Alternating Side-to-side, Work Outward Tightening All Of The Bolts
- Tighten The M8 Cylinder Head Bolts (11-15) 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Tighten The Intake Manifold Bolts In Sequence
- First Pass 5 N.m (44 lb in)
- Final Pass 10 N.m (89 lb in)
MAIN BEARING CAP
M10 Bolts (1-10) In Sequence
- First Pass 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Important: To properly align the crankshaft thrust bearings, the final thrust of the crankshaft MUST be in the forward direction.
Using a plastic-face hammer, tap the crankshaft rearward, then forward in order to align the thrust bearings.
- Final Pass 80 degrees using the J 45059
M10 studs (11-20) in sequence
- First Pass 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
- Final Pass 51 degrees using the J 45059
Bearing Cap Side M8 Bolts. Tighten the bolt on 1 side of the bearing cap and then tighten the bolt on the opposite side of the same bearing cap.
- Bearing Cap Side M8 Bolts 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
ROD BEARING CAP TORQUE
Tighten The Bolts
- First Pass 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
- Final Pass 85 degrees using the J 45059
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TORQUE
Tighten The Crankshaft Balancer Bolt 330 N.m (240 lb ft)
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT
Tighten The Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
FLEX PLATE
Tighten The Engine Flex Plate Bolts (1-6) In Sequence
- First Pass 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
- Second Pass 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
- Final Pass 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
OIL PUMP BOLTS
Tighten The Oil Pump Bolts 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS
Both Sides
Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center two bolts. Alternate from side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
- First Pass 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
- final pass 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
WATER PUMP
Tighten The Water Pump Bolts
- First Pass 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
- Final Pass 30 N.m (22 lb ft)