Component Tightening Specifications and Sequences

Cylinder Head Bolts
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the cylinder head bolts.
First Pass 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs..)
Second Pass 90°
Final Pass 90°




Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the head bolts from the seat to the end.
Standard length 142.8 to 144.2 mm (5.622 to 5.677 inch)
Maximum length 147.1 mm (5.791 inch)






Exhaust Manifold Bolts And Nuts 27 Nm (275 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs..)

Intake Manifold Bolts And Nuts 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs..)

NEW Flex Plate Bolts
First Pass 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 90°





Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
First Pass Bolts 1 - 4 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass Bolts 5 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft. lbs.)





Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts
First Pass 22 Nm (224 kgf-cm, 16 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 90°





Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
First Pass 15 Nm (153 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 90°

Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 128 Nm (1,305 kgf-cm, 95 ft. lbs.)





Oil Pump Bolts
Bolt A 32 Nm (326 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)
Bolt C 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)
Bolt D 24 Nm (245 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Bolt E 24 Nm (245 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)

Water Pump Bolts 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)