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Torque Specifications

Connecting Rod Nut
First Pass 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 90 Degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt 255 Nm (189 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Service and Repair
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Inner Bolts
First Pass 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 90 Degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Outer Bolts/Studs
First Pass 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 80 Degrees
Engine Block Coolant Drain M28 Plug - Left Front 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug - Sides 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Engine Block Heater 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Engine Block Oil Gallery
Front Plug 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Rear Plug 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Side Plug 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Top Plug 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)