Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Heat Shield Bolt 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts* 23 Nm (17 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.)

EGR Pipe to Exhaust Manifold Flange Nuts 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.)
Oil Cooler Allen Bolt 60 Nm (44 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 Bolts 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Guide Stud 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
VCT Oil Control Unit Bolts** 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Left-Hand VCT Oil Control Unit Nut 10 Nm (7 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 Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Steering Column Universal Joint to Steering Gear Bolt+ 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt+ 380 Nm (280 ft. lbs.)
PCV Valve Bolts 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.)
Right-Hand and Left-Hand Valve Cover Bolts 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
Engine Oil Pan Bolts* 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Transmission Retaining Bolts 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
HO2S Mounting Bracket Bolt 10 Nm (7 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 Bolt - 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.)
Cooling Fan Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Cooling Fan Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold EGR Pipe to Flange Nuts/Bolts 21 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Battery Positive Cable to Battery Junction Box (BJB) Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

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

Engine Front Cover Bolts 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
Generator Mounting Bracket Bolts 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Nuts** 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Air Conditioning Compressor Low Pressure Line 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Heater Coolant Hoses 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.)
Engine Cover Mounting Bracket Nuts 6 Nm (4 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 Nuts 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
Suspension Height Sensor Link Arm Nut 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.)

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

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

Engine Cooling Fan (Left-hand thread) 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Engine Harness to Oil Pan Retaining Bracket Bolts 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.)
Starter Motor Heat Shield Bolts 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Coolant Expansion Tank 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Brake Vacuum Pump Bracket 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 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Lines 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.)
Flexplate to Torque Converter Bolts 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Air Suspension Spring to Hub Nuts/Bolts** 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.)

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

ABS Sensor Bolt 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Front Driveshaft CV Joint Heat Shield Nut 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