Component Tightening Specifications and Sequences
CYLINDER HEAD (for Bank 1)If a stud bolt is deformed or the threads are damaged, replace it.
The cylinder head bolts are tightened in 3 progressive steps.
Step 1:
Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, install and uniformly tighten the 8 cylinder head bolts with the plate washers in several steps, in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 36 N*m (367 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)
Step 2:
Mark the cylinder head bolt heads with paint as shown in the illustration.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts another 90° in the sequence shown in step 1.
Step 3:
Tighten the cylinder head bolts by an additional 90° in the sequence shown in step 1.
Check that the painted marks are now facing rearward.
CYLINDER HEAD (for Bank 2)
If a stud bolt is deformed or the threads are damaged, replace it.
The cylinder head bolts are tightened in 3 progressive steps.
Step 1:
Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, install and uniformly tighten the 8 cylinder head bolts with the plate washers in several steps, in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 36 N*m (367 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)
Step 2:
Mark the cylinder head bolt heads with paint as shown in the illustration.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts another 90° in the sequence shown in step 1.
Step 3:
Tighten the cylinder head bolts by an additional 90° in the sequence shown in step 1.
Check that the painted marks are now facing rearward.
Install the 2 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf)
CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 1)
Uniformly install the 9 bolts in several steps in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 2)
Uniformly install the 8 bolts in several steps in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
MAIN BEARING CAP
The main bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1:
Install and uniformly tighten the 16 main bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 61 N*m (622 kgf*cm, 45 ft.*lbf)
If any of the main bearing cap bolts does not meet the specified torque, replace it.
Step 2:
Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Tighten the bearing cap bolts another 90° in the order shown in step 1.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
Install and uniformly tighten the 8 main bearing cap bolts in several steps, in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf)
CONNECTING ROD CAP
The connecting rod cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1:
Install and alternately tighten the bolts of the connecting rod cap in several steps.
Torque 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf)
Step 2:
Mark the front side of each connecting rod cap bolt with paint.
Tighten the cap bolts another 90° in the order in step 1.
Check that the painted marks are now at a 90° angle to the front.
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Torque 250 N*m (2549 kgf*cm, 184 ft.*lbf)
DRIVE PLATE
Tighten the 8 bolts uniformly in several steps in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 83 N*m (850 kgf*cm, 61 ft.*lbf)
OIL PUMP
Install the oil pump cover with the 8 bolts.
Torque 9.1 N*m (93 kgf*cm, 81 in.*lbf)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD LH
Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head with the 6 nuts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD RH
Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head with the 6 nuts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
WATER PUMP
Install a new gasket and the water pump with the 16 bolts.
Torque for bolt A 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
Torque for bolt B and C 9.1 N*m (93 kgf*cm, 81 in.*lbf)