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Torque Specifications

















Torque Specifications

NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are a torque-to-yield design and must not be reused. Always use new bolts.





Flexplate Bolts
Install the 8 flexplate bolts and tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).








Camshaft Bearing Caps RH and LH

CAUTION: The camshaft bearing caps are positional and must be installed in their original locations and orientation or engine damage can occur.

Install the camshaft bearing caps.
^ Install the bearing cap bolts. Tighten the bolts in three stages in the sequence shown.
^ Stage 1: Hand-tighten.
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
^ Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.