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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Connecting Rod Bolts
First Pass 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 70 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass - to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed 330 N.m (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 N.m (37 lb ft)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Final Pass 140 degrees





Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts
First Pass in Sequence 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs
First Pass in Sequence 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 51 degrees

Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolts 30 N.m (22 lb ft)

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