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Tightening Torque






Tightening Torque

Torque: Drain plug oil pan, 38 Nm

Torque: Center bolt, exhaust camshaft
Stage 1: 75 Nm
Stage 2: 90 degree

Torque:: Center bolt, intake camshaft, 110 Nm





Torque: Cylinder head
Stage 1: 45 Nm
Stage 2: 45 Nm
Stage 3: 90 degree
Stage 4: 180 degree

Torque: Subframe to chassis (Rear screws)
Stage 1: 150 Nm
Stage 2: 90 degree

Torque: Subframe to chassis (Front screws)
Stage 1: 150 Nm
Stage 2: 90 degree

Torque: Sockets, cylinder bolt , 10 Nm

Torque: Inner timing cover, adjuster screw, 3 Nm

Torque: Chain wheel, 400 Nm

Torque: Knock sensor, 20 Nm

Torque: Piston cooling nozzle, 32 Nm

Torque: Console auxiliary unit, 50 Nm

Torque: Bracket engine mounting to cylinder head, 80 Nm




Torque: Flexplate, 80 Nm




Torque: Flexplate, 80 Nm




Torque: Flexplate, 80 Nm

Torque: Intermediate shaft alternator side, 40 Nm




Torque: Intermediate section for engine block step 1
Stage 1: 5 Nm
Stage 2: 30 Nm




Torque: Intermediate section for engine block step 2 , 5 Nm




Torque: Intermediate section for engine block step 3, 25 Nm




Torque: Intermediate section for engine block step 4 , 105 degree




Torque: Intermediate section for engine block step 5 , 25 Nm

Torque: Engine support insulator left , 175 Nm

Torque: Lower torque rod , 110 Nm

Torque: Plug the cylinder block, 38 Nm

Torque: Belt pulley auxiliary unit, 60 Nm

Torque: VVT unit, center screw, 30 Nm

Torque: Gear housing
Stage 1: 10 Nm
Stage 2: 24 Nm

Torque: Cap connecting rod
Stage 1: 12 Nm
Stage 2: 20 Nm
Stage 3: 90 degree

Torque: Upper torque rod to spring strut turret, 110 Nm

Torque: Upper torque rod to engine mount bracket, 110 Nm

Torque: Cover oil filter, 25 Nm

Torque: Fuel pump to tank, 85 Nm

Torque: Mounting screw, control valve, high pressure pump
Stage 1: 4 Nm
Stage 2: 7 Nm

Torque: Catalyst to exhaust manifold, 27 Nm

Torque: Catalyst to exhaust system, 24 Nm

Torque: Catalyst monitor sensor, 45 Nm

Torque: Radiator to condenser, 5 Nm

Torque: Spark plug, 25 Nm

Torque: Spark plug, 28 Nm

Torque: Exhaust Manifold Bolts, 24 Nm

Torque: Intake Manifold Bolts (M7), 17 Nm




Torque: Camshaft Cover Screws (1-9), Full contact
Tighten the camshaft cover crosswise, a few turns at a time, towards the cylinder head.




Torque: Camshaft Cover Screws (1-27), 17 Nm




Torque: Camshaft Cover Screws (28-60), 17 Nm

Torque: Coolant pump bolts (M6), 10 Nm




Oil Pump Installation
1. Press in the pin
2. Press the oil pump towards the crankshaft pulley
3. (M7 bolt) 17 Nm
4. (M6 bolt) 10 Nm