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Engine Tightening Specifications

Intake:






Upper Engine:






Head Bolt Torque Sequence:






Tighten the cylinder head bolts in two or three steps in the order shown to achieve a final torque of 76-81 Nm (56-60 ft. lbs.).


Timing Components:












Torque Sequence:







Tighten the main bearing cap bolts in two or three steps in the order shown to a torque of 54-58 Nm. (40-43 ft. lbs.)


Tightening the oil pan bolts to 7.9-10.7 Nm (70-90 inch lbs.).







Install the SST and tighten the flex plate bolts to 97 - 102 Nm (71 - 75 ft. lbs.).


Install and tighten flywheel bolts 97 - 102 Nm (71 - 75 ft. lbs.)