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California

Firing Order 1-3-4-2

Idle Speed [2] 750 ± 100 rpm
Idle Mixture [1] N/A

Valve Clearance [1] Hyd. Lifters

[1] Not Adjustable.
[2] Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS:

EGR Temperature Sensor
Torque value 7.3 - 8.6 ft.lbs. (10 - 12 Nm)

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Torque value 15 - 29 ft.lbs. (20 - 40 Nm)

Oxygen Sensor
Torque value 30 - 36 ft.lbs. (40 - 50 Nm)

TPS Mounting Screws
Torque value 1.1 - 1.8 ft.lbs. (1.5 - 2.5 Nm)

Catalyst To Center Exhaust Pipe Bolts
Torque value 22 - 29 ft.lbs. (30 - 40 Nm)

Catalyst To Front Exhaust Pipe
Torque value 22 - 29 ft.lbs. (30 - 40 Nm)

PCV Valve
Torque value 6 - 8.5 ft.lbs. (8 - 12 Nm)

EGR Valve Installation Bolt
Torque value 7 - 10 ft.lbs. (10 - 15 Nm)

EGR Temperature Sensor
Torque value 7.3 - 8.6 ft.lbs. (10 - 12 Nm)

[1] Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.