Tightening Torques & Sequences

CYLINDER HEAD

Right Sequence:

Left Sequence:

Cylinder Head Bolt - M8
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Final Pass 75 Degrees

Cylinder Head Bolt - M11
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 150 degrees

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT RE-USABILITY

Notice: DO NOT reuse the old cylinder head bolts.

INTAKE MANIFOLD




Important: Tighten the intake manifold bolts in a circular pattern starting from the center and moving outward.

Upper-to-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt 23 Nm (17 lb ft)

CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP

Left (SFI):

Right (SFI):

Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)

MAIN BEARING CAP

Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolt

Inner




First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 80 degrees

Outer




First Pass 15 Nm (10 lb ft)
Final Pass 110 Degrees

Side




First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 60 Degrees

ROD BEARING CAP

Connecting Rod Bolt
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Second Pass - Counterclockwise Back Off to Zero
Third Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Final Pass 110 Degrees

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
Final Pass 150 Degrees

FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE

NEW Engine Flywheel Bolt
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 45 Degrees

OIL PUMP

Oil Pump Bolt 23 Nm (17 lb ft)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Exhaust Manifold Bolt 20 Nm (15 lb ft)

WATER PUMP

Water Pump Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)