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Tightening Torques and Sequences

Cylinder Head

Torque in sequence 39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 29 lbf-ft).






After torquing, tighten all cylinder head bolts in two steps (90° per step). If you are using a new cylinder head bolt, tighten the bolt an extra 90°.






Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B.






If either diameter is less than 10.6 mm (0.42 in.), replace the cylinder head bolt.


Intake Manifold






Camshaft Caps






Main Caps

Torque 29 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 lbf-ft)





Tighten bearing cap bolts additional 56°.





Tighten the 8 mm bolts 22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 lbf-ft).






Connecting Rod Caps

Torque 20 N-m (2.0 kgf-m, 14 lbf-ft)
Tighten additional 90°.






Crankshaft Pulley

Torque 49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 lbf-ft)
Tighten additional 90°.






Flex Plate

Tighten in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps






Oil Pump






Exhaust Manifold






Water Pump