Tightening Torques & Sequences

Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolts 58 Nm (43 lb ft.)
A/C Compressor Belt Idler Pulley Retaining Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
A/C Compressor Belt Tensioner Retaining Bolts 22 Nm (16 lb ft.)
A/C Compressor Bracket to Cylinder Block Retaining Bolt 58 Nm (43 lb ft.)
A/C Compressor Line - to - Compressor Retaining Bolt 16 Nm (12 lb ft.)
A/C Compressor to A/C Compressor Bracket Retaining Bolts 22 Nm (16 lb ft.)
A/C Suction/Discharge Line Pad to A/C Compressor 22 Nm (16 lb ft.)
A/C Suction Pipe Pad to A/C Suction Pipe Retaining Nut 22 Nm (16 lb ft.)
Alternator Bracket to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Alternator to Alternator Bracket Retaining Bolts 34 Nm (25 lb in.)
Automatic Transmission Cooler Pipe Clamp To A/C Bracket Retaining Bolt 22 Nm (16 lb ft.)
Battery Positive Cable to Starter Motor Retaining Nut 10 Nm (88 lb in.)
Camshaft Retaining Bolts - Hex Head Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Camshaft Retaining Bolts - TORX(R) Head Bolts 15 Nm (11 lb ft.)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
First Pass 75 Nm (55 lb ft.)
Final Pass 50 °
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Retaining Nuts 45 Nm (33 lb ft.)
Close Out Cover to Cylinder Block Retaining Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Connecting Rod Bolts
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Final Pass 85 °
Coolant Air Bleed Cover to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Coolant Plug To Cylinder Head 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Crankshaft Balancer Retaining Bolt
Installation Pass to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed 330 Nm (240 lb ft.)
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.)
Final Pass 140 °
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Final Pass 80 °
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Final Pass 51 °
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Retaining Nuts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Retaining Bolts 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Cylinder Head Coolant Plug 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Cylinder Head to Cylinder Block Retaining Bolts M8 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Cylinder Head to Cylinder Block Retaining Bolts M11
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Second Pass 90 °
Final Pass 70 °
Drive Belt Idler Pulley to Alternator Bracket Retaining Bolt 58 Nm (43 lb ft.)
Engine Block Coolant Drain Hole Plug 60 Nm (44 lb ft.)
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug 60 Nm (44 lb ft.)
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Engine Front Cover to Cylinder Block Retaining Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Engine Mount Bracket to Cylinder Block Retaining Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Engine Rear Cover To Cylinder Block Retaining Bolts
First Pass 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Final Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Engine Wiring Harness Ground Connector to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Engine Wiring Harness Stud to Cylinder Head 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolts
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft.)
Final Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Retaining Bolts 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Flywheel to Crankshaft Retaining Bolts
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Second Pass 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Final Pass 100 Nm (74 lb ft.)
Front Brake Caliper Anchor Plate to Front Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts
First Pass 60 Nm (44 lb ft.)
Final Pass 120 °
Front Strut Assembly to Front Wheelhouse Retaining Nut 55 Nm (41 lb ft.)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail to Intake Manifold Retaining Bolts 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Fuel Rail Stop Bracket to Intake Manifold Retaining Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Heat Shield to Starter Motor Retaining Bolts 5 Nm (44 lb in.)
Ignition Coil Bracket - to - Valve Rocker Arm Cover Studs 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolts
First Pass 5 Nm (44 lb in.)
Final Pass 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Intermediate Steering Shaft to Pinion Shaft Retaining Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
J 41476 (Engine Front Cover Aligning Tool to Cylinder Block Retaining Bolts) 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
J 41798 M8 Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
J 41798 M10 Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
J 41818 11 Nm (97 lb in.)
J 42386-A (Using Starter Motor Retaining Bolts) 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Knock Sensor to Cylinder Block Retaining Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Lower Engine Mount to Front Subframe Retaining Nut 80 Nm (59 lb ft.)
Oil Filter 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Oil Filter Adapter 55 Nm (40 lb ft.)
Oil Level Indicator Tube to Cylinder Head Bracket Retaining Bolt 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Oil Level Sensor 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Oil Pan Baffle To Oil Pan Retaining Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Oil Pan Cover to Oil Pan Retaining Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Oil Pan - Oil Pan - to - Cylinder Block M8 Retaining Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Oil Pan - Oil Pan - to - Rear Oil Seal Housing M6 Retaining Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Oil Pan - to - Front Cover M8 Retaining Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Oil Pressure Sensor 35 Nm (26 lb ft.)
Oil Pump Cover To Oil Pump Housing Retaining Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Plug 14 Nm (106 lb in.)
Oil Pump Screen Retaining Nuts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Oil Pump Screen - to - Oil Pump Retaining Bolt 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Oil Pump - to - Engine Block Retaining Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Positive Cable to Under Hood Bec Plate Retaining Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb ft.)
Power Steering Pump Bracket to Engine Retaining Bolts 58 Nm (43 lb ft.)
Power Steering Pump to Power Steering Pump Bracket Retaining Bolts 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Remote Positive Battery Post to Wiring Harness Retaining Bolt 15 Nm (11 lb ft.)
Shift Selector Linkage Rod to Shift Selector Shaft Retaining Nut 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Spark Plugs
New 20 Nm (15 lb ft.)
Old 15 Nm (11 lb ft.)
Starter Motor to Bell Housing Retaining Bolts 50 Nm (37 lb ft.)
Steering Gear to Subframe Retaining Bolts 65 Nm (48 lb ft.)
Strut Assembly Retaining Nut 75 Nm (55 lb ft.)
Subframe Reinforcement Plate to Front Subframe Retaining Bolts 17 Nm (13 lb ft.)
Subframe to Body Centre Retaining Bolts 160 Nm (118 lb ft.)
Subframe to Body Front Retaining Bolts 160 Nm (118 lb ft.)
Subframe to Body Rear Retaining Bolts 240 Nm (178 lb ft.)
Throttle Body to Intake Manifold Retaining Bolts 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Timing Chain Tensioner Retaining Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Transmission Support to Body Retaining Bolts 58 Nm (42 lb ft.)
Upper Engine Mount to Engine Mount Bracket Retaining Nut 80 Nm (59 lb ft.)
Valve Lifter Guide Retaining Bolts 10 Nm (89 lb in.)
Valve Lifter Oil Manifold to Cylinder Block Retaining Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)
Valve Rocker Arm Cover to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolts 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Valve Rocker Arm Retaining Bolts 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)
Vehicle Body Ground Cable to Cylinder Head Retaining Nut 12 Nm (106 lb in.)
Water Pump Retaining Bolts
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft.)
Final Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft.)