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System Specifications

Timing chain dampener 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft thrust plate screws 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Camshaft sprocket bolt 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass 70 Nm 52 ft. lbs.
Final Pass 72 degrees




Engine Front Cover Bolt-Large 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
Engine Front Cover Bolt-Medium 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
Engine Front Cover Bolt-Small 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
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