Tightening Specifications

2.7L TORQUE CHART

DESCRIPTION TORQUE

A/C Compressor to Engine
Bolts 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Sprocket
Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Camshaft Chain Tensioner (Secondary)
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Camshaft Bearing Cap
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Connecting Rod Cap
Nuts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) Plus 1/4 turn
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap
Tie Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Inner Cap Bolts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) Plus 1/4 turn
Outer Cap Bolts (Windage Tray) 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) Plus 1/4 turn
Crankshaft Damper
Bolt 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder Head Bolts M11
Step 1 47.5 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Step 3 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
Step 4 + 90° turn; Do not use torque wrench
Cylinder Head Bolts M8
Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Cylinder Head Cover
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head
Bolts 23 Nm 200 in. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
Bolts 12 Nm 105 in. lbs.
Exhaust Manifold to Catalytic Converter V-Band Clamp
Clamp 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.)
Engine Mount Bracket to Block
Bolts 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Engine Mount Isolator
Nuts 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Intake Manifold-Upper and Lower
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Generator Bracket
Bolts 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Oil Pan
Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Nuts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.
Oil Pan Drain
Plug 35 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Oil Filter 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Oil Pump to Block
Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Oil Pump Cover
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Oil Pump Pick Up Tube
Bolt 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
PCV Valve
Valve 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.)
Rear Crankshaft Seal Retainer
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Starter Mounting
Bolts 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Structural Collar
(Refer to Service and Repair for torque sequence and specification.)
Thermostat Housing/Water Inlet Connector
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Throttle Body
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Timing Chain Cover Bolts
M6 12Nm (105 in. lbs.)
M1O 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Timing Chain Tensioner (Primary)
Tensioner 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Timing Chain Guide
Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Timing Chain Guide Access Plug
Plugs 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Water Pump
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Water Outlet Housing Bleed
Screw 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.)
Water Outlet Housing
Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)