Tightening Specifications

The content of this article reflects changes called for in TSB 26-03-98.

A/C Compressor Bracket-to-Engine
Bolts 34 Nm (25 ft.lbs.)

A/C Compressor
Mounting Bolts 27 Nm (20 ft.lbs.)

A/C Low Pressure Service Valve
Nut 38 Nm (28 ft.lbs.)

Block Heater
Nut 2 Nm (16 in.lbs.)

Camshaft Sprocket
Bolt 108 Nm (80 ft.lbs.)

Clutch Cover to Flywheel
Bolts 54 Nm (40 ft.lbs.)

Coil Bracket to Block
Bolts 22 Nm (192 in.lbs.)

Connecting Rod
Nuts 45 Nm (33 ft.lbs.)

Cylinder Block
Drain Plugs 34 Nm (25 ft.lbs.)

Cylinder Head
Bolts 135 Nm (100 ft.lbs.)

Cylinder Head Cover
Bolts 10 Nm (85 in.lbs.)

Distributor Clamp
Bolt 23 Nm (204 in.lbs.)

Engine Mounts-Front
Support Bracket Bolts 61 Nm (45 ft.lbs.)
Support Cushion Bolts/Nuts 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.)
Support Cushion Bracket Bolts 54 Nm (40 ft.lbs.)
Support Cushion Bracket Stud Nuts 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.)
Support Cushion Thru-Bolt 65 Nm (48 ft.lbs.)

Engine Mounts-Rear
Crossmember-to-Sill Bolts (Automatic) 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.)
Insulator Stud Assembly Nut 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.)
Support Cushion/Crossmember Nuts 22 Nm (192 in.lbs.)
Support Cushion/Bracket Nuts (Manual) 75 Nm (55 ft.lbs.)
Transmission Support Bracket Bolt (Manual) 46 Nm (34 ft.lbs.)
Transinisson Support Bracket Cushion Bolt (4WD Auto) 75 Nm (55 ft.lbs.)
Transmission Support Adaptor Bracket Bolts (2WD Auto) 75 Nm (55 ft.lbs.)

Exhaust Manifold/Pipe
Nuts 27 Nm (20 ft.lbs.)

Flywheel to Converter Housing
Bolts 38 Nm (28 ft.lbs.)

Flywheel to Crankshaft
Bolts 143 Nm (105 ft.lbs.)

Front Cover-to-Block
Bolts 1/4-20 7 Nm (60 in.lbs.)
Bolts 5/16-18 22 Nm (192 in.lbs.)

Fuel Rail
Bolts/Stud 12 Nm (108 in.lbs.)

Generator
Fixed Bolt 24 Nm (18 ft.lbs.)
Thru Bolt/Nut 38 Nm (28 ft.lbs.)

Main Bearing Cap
Bolts 108 Nm (80 ft.lbs.)

Main Bearing Brace
Nuts 47 Nm (35 ft.lbs.)

Oil Filter
Filter 18 Nm (156 in.lbs.)
Connector (to adaptor) 47 Nm (35 ft.lbs.)
Connector (to block) 68 Nm (50 ft.lbs.)
Adaptor Bolts 102 Nm (50 ft.lbs.)

Oil Galley
Plug 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.)

Oil Pan
1/4-20 Bolts 5 Nm (84 in.lbs.)
5/16-18 Bolts 15 Nm (132 in.lbs.)
Drain Plug 34 Nm (25 ft.lbs.)

Oil Pump
Short Attaching Bolts 23 Nm (204 in.lbs.)
Long Attaching Bolts 23 Nm (204 in.lbs.)
Cover Bolts 8 Nm (70 in.lbs.)

Power Steering Pump Pressure Hose
Nut 52 Nm (38 ft.lbs.)

Rocker Arm Assemblv-to-Cylinder Head
Capscrews 28 Nm (21 ft.lbs.)

Spark Plugs
Plugs 37 Nm (27 ft.lbs.)

Starter Motor
Mounting Bolts 45 Nm (33 ft.lbs.)

Thermostat Housing
Bolts 18 Nm (156 in.lbs.)

Throttle Body
Bolts 10 Nm (90 in.lbs.)

Vibration Damper
Bolts 108 Nm (80 ft.lbs.)

Water Pump/Block
Bolts 31 Nm (23 ft.lbs.)