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Torque Specifications







TORQUE - 3.5L






CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING BOLT TORQUE SEQUENCE





- Install each main cap and tighten bolts finger tight. The main bearing cap bolts must be tightened in the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts, secondly the windage tray bolts, lastly the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts.
- Install the inside main bearing cap bolts and tighten to 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (15 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).
- Install windage tray. Lubricate bolts with engine oil and tighten to 27 Nm + 1/4 turn (20 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).
- Install the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)