Tightening Specifications
| Specific Applications | A/C Lower Mounting Bracket to Engine Nuts | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) |
| Air Pump Pivot Bolt | 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Air Pump to Support Bracket Bolt | 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Alternator Pivot Bolt | 61-75 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Bolt A/C Comp. Mounting (5 Places) | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Bolt Front Brace to Engine Brace A/C | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Bracket, Idler Front Attach Bolt Lower | 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Bracket, Idler Front Attach Bolt Upper | 70-95 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Bracket, Idler Top Bolt | 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Engine Bracket Reinforcement Brace to Engine Bracket - Bolt (Damper) | 47-67 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Engine Bracket Reinforcement Brace to Engine Bracket - Nut (Damper) | 80-107 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Front A/C Comp. Plate Nut to Engine Stud (2 Places) | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Front A/C Comp. Plate to Lower A/C Mounting Bracket Bolt | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Front Brace, A/C To Engine Stud - Nut | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Idler Bracket to Alternator Top Attaching Flange Bolt | 33-46 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Idler Pulley Adv. Bolts (2 Places) | 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Nut Brace to Engine, A/C | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Support A/C Comp. Mounting Bolt to Bracket Assembly (2 Places) | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering With A/C | - | - |
| Front Bracket to Power Steering Pump - Bolt (3 Places) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Brace Bolt (Lower) | 24-32 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Brace Bolt (Upper) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Front Bracket Nut (2 Places) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Front Bracket to A/C Bracket - Bolt | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Without A/C | - | - |
| Power Steering Brace Bolt (2 Places) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Front Bracket Bolt (2 Places) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Front Bracket Bolt (3 Places) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Camshaft Sprocket to Camshaft - Bolt | 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate - Bolt | 8-14 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Connecting Rod - Nut | 41-49 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Coolant Temp. Switch | 11-16 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Crankshaft Damper to Crankshaft - Bolt | 140-180 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Crankshaft Pulley to Damper - Bolt | 26-38 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| - | Cylinder Head Bolt | Tighten in (4) steps: |
| Step 1. | - Tighten bolts in sequence shown to: 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) 60 Nm (45 lb-ft) 70 Nm (52 lb-ft) 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) | |
| Step 2. | - a) Back off all bolts one at a time 2-3 revolutions and retighten in numerical sequence as follows: | |
| Step 3. | - Long Bolts: Tighten to 15-25 Nm (11-18 lb-ft) Rotate an additional 85-95 degrees Go to next bolt in sequence | |
| Step 4. | - Short Bolts: Tighten to 10-20 Nm (7-15 lb-ft) Rotate an additional 85-95 degrees Go to next bolt in sequence. | |
| Distributor Cap | 2.0-2.6 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolt | 27-40 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Distributor Rotor | 2.8-3.9 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| ECT Sensor | 8-13 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| EGR Spacer to Intake Manifold - Bolt | 8-12 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| EGR Valve to EGR Spacer - Nut | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Exhaust Manifold - Bolts | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Exhaust Pipe to Manifold - Nuts | 21-32 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Flywheel to Crankshaft - Bolt | 73-87 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Front Cover to Cylinder Block - Bolt | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fuel Pump to Front Cover - Bolt | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fuel Rail Assembly - Bolt | 8-11 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fuel Tube Fitting | 20-24 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fuel Tube Fitting - Inlet | 16-20 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fuel Tube Fitting - Return | 12-16 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Heater Elbow | 8.5-13.5 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Heater Tube to Intake Manifold Stud - Bolt | 10-15 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Intake Manifold Heat Cross-Over Valve - Bolt | 8-12 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| EFI Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head - Bolt (4) | - (4) Tighten in three Steps: A. 10 Nm (7.5 lb-ft) B. 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) C. 32 Nm (24 lb-ft) | |
| SC Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head - Bolt (5) | - (5) Tighten in two Steps: A. 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) B. 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) | |
| Low Level Oil Sensor | 27-41 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Main Bearing Cap - Bolt | 88-110 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| MCT Sensor | 8-13 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Oil Filter Adapter to Front Cover - Bolt | 25-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Oil Filter to Oil Filter Adapter (1) | 10-15 Newton Meter (Nm) (1) Advance half turn after gasket contacts sealing surface. | |
| Oil Inlet Tube to Cylinder Block - Bolt | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Oil Inlet Tube to Main Bearing Cap Nut | 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Oil Pan to Cylinder Block - Bolt | 9-12 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Oil Pump Cover - Bolt | 25-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| PCV Tube Bracket - Nut | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| PVS Valve (CFI) | 8-13 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| PVS Valves (2150-2V) | 8-13 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Rocker Arm Cover to Cylinder Head - Bolts/Studs | 9-12 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Rocker Arm Fulcrum to Cylinder Head - Bolt (3) | - (3) Tighten in two Steps: A. 7-15 Nm (5.1-11.0 lb-ft) B. 25-35 Nm (18.4-25.8 lb-ft) | |
| Spark Knock Sensor | 20-26.5 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Spark Plug to Cylinder Head | 7-15 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Tappet Guide Plate - Bolt | 9-14 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Thermactor Check Valve to Intake Manifold | 22-26 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Thermostat Housing to Intake Manifold - Bolt | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Throttle Body - Nut | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Vacuum Fitting to Intake Manifold | 17-25 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Vacuum Tree to Intake Manifold | 8-13 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Vacuum Tubes to Intake Manifold - Studs/Bolts | 10-15 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Water Pump to Front Cover - Bolt | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Wiring Retainer Bracket - Nut | 10-15 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| A/C Lower Mounting Bracket to Engine Nuts | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Alternator Pivot Bolt | 61-75 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Bolt A/C Comp Mounting (5 Places) | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Bolt Front Brace to Engine Brace A/C | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Bracket, Idler Front Attach Bolt Lower | 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Bracket, Idler Front Attach Bolt Upper | 70-95 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Bracket, Idler Top Bolt | 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Engine Bracket Reinforcement Brace to Engine Bracket - Bolt (Damper) | 47-68 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Engine Bracket Reinforcement Brace to Engine Bracket - Nut (Damper) | 80-107 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Front A/C Comp Plate Nut to Engine Stud (2 Places) | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Front A/C Comp Plate to Lower A/C Mounting Bracket Bolt | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Front Brace, A/C to Engine Stud - Nut | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Idler Bracket to Alternator Top Attaching Flange Bolt | 33-46 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Idler Pulley Adv Bolts (2 Places) | 40-55 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Nut Brace to Engine, A/C | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Support A/C Comp Mounting Bolt to Bracket Assembly (2 Places) | 41-61 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| POWER STEERING WITH A/C | - | - |
| Front Bracket to Power Steering Pump - Boll (3 Places) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Brace Bolt (Lower) | 24-32 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Brace Bolt (Upper) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Front Bracket Nut (2 Places) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Front Bracket to A/C Bracket - Bolt | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| POWER STEERING W/O A/C | - | - |
| Power Steering Brace Bolt (2 Places) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Front Bracket Bolt (2 Places) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Power Steering Front Bracket Bolt (3 Places) | 40-62 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Engine Mount - Bolt | 34-47 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Engine Mount - Through Bolt | 47-68 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fan Clutch Assembly - Bolt | 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Strut Mount to Control Arm Bolt | 140-195 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fan Shroud - Screws | 3-5 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Rear Insulator to Trans. Bracket -- Bolts | 46-68 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Crossmember to Body - Bolts | 46-68 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Transmission Insulator to Crossmember - Bolt | 88-115 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Steering Shaft - Pinch Bolt | 41-57 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Transmission to Engine - Bolt | 55-68 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Torque Converter to Flywheel - Bolt | 27-46 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| 3.8l Supercharged | - | - |
| Lower Intake Manifold to Head | 26-38 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Air Supply lube Clamps | 1.7-2.6 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Upper Intake Manifold to Lower Intake Manifold Bolts | 26-38 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Throttle Body to Intake Manifold | 20-30 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Air Bypass Valve to Throttle Body | 8-11 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Throttle Position Sensor to Throttle Body | 2.8-3.1 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fuel Pressure Regulator to Fuel Rail Assembly | 3-4.5 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
| Fuel Rail Assembly to Intake Manifold | 8-12 Newton Meter (Nm) |