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Tightening Torques & Sequences

CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE AND SEQUENCE









Cylinder Head M8 Bolts - in Sequence 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - First Pass In Sequence 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Second Pass In Sequence 90 degrees
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Final Pass In Sequence 70 degrees

BOLT RE-USABILITY

Note: Do not reuse the cylinder head bolts. Install NEW cylinder head bolts during assembly. Do not use any type of sealant on the cylinder head gasket (unless specified)

INTAKE MANIFOLD TORQUE AND SEQUENCE









Intake Manifold Bolts
First Pass in Sequence 5 Nm (44 lb in)
Final Pass in Sequence 10 Nm (89 lb in)

MAIN BEARING CAP TORQUE AND SEQUENCE






Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts
First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs
First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 51 degrees






M8 Bolts (1-5)
First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Second Pass In Sequence 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

M8 Bolts (6-10)
First Pass In Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Second Pass In Sequence 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

ROD BEARING CAP TORQUE

Connecting Rod Bolts
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 85 degrees

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TORQUE

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
Step 1 150 Nm (110 lb ft)
Step 2 Loosen 360 degrees
Step 3 80 Nm (59 lb ft)

FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE TORQUE & SEQUENCE

Automatic Transmission






Engine Flex Plate Bolts (1-6)
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Second Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Final Pass 100 Nm (74 lb ft)

Manual Transmission






Engine Flywheel Bolts
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Second Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Final Pass 100 Nm (74 lb ft)

OIL PUMP TORQUE & SEQUENCE






Oil Pump Cover Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb ft)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD TORQUE & SEQUENCE

Exhaust Manifold Bolts
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Final Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

Exhaust Manifold Studs 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

WATER PUMP TORQUE AND SEQUENCE

Water Pump Bolts
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Final Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)