FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Tightening Specifications

Cylinder Head Bolts





First pass 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
Second pass 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Third pass: Loosen all bolts 180°
Fourth pass: Loosen all bolts 180°
Fifth pass 20 Nm (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
Sixth pass: Bolts (1)-(4) 48 Nm (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)
Seventh pass: Bolts (5)-(8) 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)
Eighth pass: Tighten all bolts 90 °
Final pass: Tighten bolts (1)-(4) 45°

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
Gradually tighten the camshaft cap in at least two stages in numerical order, then tighten to specified torque.





Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts
Please refer to Cylinder Block Assembly Removal and Replacement for bolt tightening specifications and sequence. Service and Repair

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 60 Nm (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Crank Pulley Bolt 195 Nm (19.9 kgf-m, 143.8 ft-lb)

Oil Pump Bolts





Front Exhaust Pipe to Cylinder Head Nuts





Water Pump Bolts