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Engine Specifications

This article has been updated with bulletin #07-06-01-002

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Bolts 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Air Conditioning Compressor Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Air Conditioning Idler Pulley Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Air Conditioning Tensioner Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Air Injection Reaction (AIR) Pipe-to-Exhaust Manifold Bolts 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Camshaft Retainer Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Camshaft Sensor Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 35 Nm (26 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Nut 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Connecting Rod Bolts (First Pass) 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Connecting Rod Bolts (Final Pass) 85 degrees
Coolant Temperature Gauge Sensor 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (Installation Pass-to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed) 330 Nm (240 lb ft)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (First Pass-Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes) 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (Final Pass) 140 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (Inner Bolts-First Pass in Sequence) 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (Inner Bolts-Final Pass in Sequence) 80 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs (Outer Studs-First Pass in Sequence) 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs (Outer Studs-Final Pass in Sequence) 53 degrees
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Cylinder Head Bolts (First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence) 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Cylinder Head Bolts (Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence) 90 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence-Excluding the Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head) 50 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence) 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Cylinder Head Coolant Plug 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs 60 Nm (44 lb ft)
Engine Block Heater 40 Nm (30 lb ft)
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs 60 Nm (44 lb ft)
Engine Crossmember Bolts (Large) 145 Nm (107 lb ft)
Engine Crossmember Bolts (Small) 125 Nm (92 lb ft)
Engine Flywheel Bolts (First Pass) 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Engine Flywheel Bolts (Second Pass) 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Engine Flywheel Bolts (Final Pass) 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
Engine Flywheel-to-Torque Converter Bolt 60 Nm (44 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Engine Mount Heat Shield Nuts 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Engine Mount Stud-to-Engine Block 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Engine Mount Through Bolts 95 Nm (70 lb ft)
Engine Mount Through Bolt Nuts 80 Nm (59 lb ft)
Engine Mount-to-Engine Block Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Engine Rear Cover Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Engine Service Lift Bracket M10 Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Engine Service Lift Bracket M8 Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Engine Valley Cover Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Bolts (First Pass) 10 Nm (89 lb in)
EGR Valve Bolts (Final Pass) 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
EGR Valve Pipe-to-Cylinder Head Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
EGR Valve Pipe-to-Exhaust Manifold Bolts 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
EGR Valve Pipe-to-Intake Manifold Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold Bolts (First Pass) 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Bolts (Final Pass) 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nuts 35 Nm (26 lb ft)
Front Shock-to-Engine Crossmember Bolt 65 Nm (48 lb ft)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolts 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Generator Bracket Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Generator Rear Bracket-to-Engine Block Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Generator Rear Bracket-to-Generator Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Ground Strap Bolt (at Rear of Cylinder Head) 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Ignition Coil Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Ignition Coil Wire Harness Connector Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Intake Manifold Bolts (First Pass in Sequence) 5 Nm (44 lb in)
Intake Manifold Bolts (Final Pass in Sequence) 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Knock Sensors 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Oil Filter 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Oil Filter Fitting 55 Nm (40 lb ft)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Oil Level Sensor 13 Nm (115 lb in)
Oil Pan Baffle Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt (Left Side) 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt (Right Side) 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Oil Pan M8 Bolts (Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover) 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Oil Pan M6 Bolts (Oil Pan-to-Rear Cover) 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Oil Pressure Sensor 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Oil Pump Cover Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Oil Pump Screen Nuts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Oil Transfer Cover Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Oxygen Sensor 42 Nm (31 lb ft)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System Strap Nut (at right front vapor vent pipe stud) 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Power Steering Pump Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Power Steering Pump Brace Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Spark Plugs (Cylinder Head-New) 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Spark Plugs (all Subsequent Installations) 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Starter Motor Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Throttle Body Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Transmission Bellhousing Bolt 47 Nm (35 lb ft)
Valve Lifter Guide Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Valve Rocker Arm Bolts 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Vapor Vent Pipe Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Water Inlet Housing Bolts 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Water Pump Bolts (First Pass) 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Water Pump Bolts (Final Pass) 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Water Pump Cover Bolts 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Water Pump Pulley Bolts (First Pass) 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Water Pump Pulley Bolts (Final Pass) 25 Nm (18 lb ft)