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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-5
† Tighten in sequence
* New bolt(s) must be fitted
+ Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to threads
++ Apply sealant, Part No. STC 4600 to threads
Oil temperature sensor 17 Nm 12.5 lbf.ft
Pressure plate to flywheel bolts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Spark plugs25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Spark plug cover screws 10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Sump to engine bearing ladder bolts:
⇒ M8 x 25 bolts
† ++25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
⇒ M8 x 60 bolts
† ++30 Nm 22 lbf.ft
Sump to gearbox bolts
†45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
Sump drain plug28 Nm 21 lbf.ft
Timing belt tensioner bolt * 22 Nm 16 lbf.ft
Top arm to RH hydramount and engine:
⇒ Bolts170 Nm 125 lbf.ft
⇒ Nut85 Nm 63 lbf.ft TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-6
Engine – KV6
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Bearing ladder to cylinder block bolts
†
⇒ Stage 120 Nm 15 lbf.ft
⇒ Stage 2+90 °+90 °
Camshaft carrier to cylinder head bolts
†++10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Camshaft cover to carrier bolts
†9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Camshaft timing belt cover bolts 4 Nm 3 lbf.ft
Camshaft timing belt front cover backplate to cylinder head bolts
+9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Camshaft timing belt rear cover backplate to cylinder head bolts
+9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Camshaft timing belt tensioner bolts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Camshaft timing gear bolts *
⇒ Stage 127 Nm 20 lbf.ft
⇒ Stage 2+90 °+90 °
Camshaft position sensor bracket to camshaft cover bolt 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Connecting rod big-end bolts
⇒ Stage 120 Nm 15 lbf.ft
⇒ Stage 2+45 °+45 °
Crankcase (lower) to cylinder block bolts
⇒ M6 bolts
+++25 Nm 7 lbf.ft
⇒ M8 bolts
+++25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Crankshaft pulley bolt 160 Nm 118 lbf.ft
Crankshaft rear oil seal to cylinder block bolts
* † 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Cylinder head bolts
†
⇒ Stage 125 Nm 18 lbf.ft
⇒ Stage 218 lbf.ft 18 lbf.ft
⇒ Stage 325 Nm 18 lbf.ft
⇒ Stage 4+180 °+180 °
Drain plug to sump 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Drive plate to crankshaft bolts
†
⇒ Stage 1
⇒ Stage 225 Nm
100 Nm18 lbf.ft
74 lbf.ft
Earth lead to RH camshaft cover bolt 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Engine front mounting plate to cylinder block and IRD bracket
⇒ M10 bolt - No. 1 on tightening sequence 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
⇒ M10 bolt - No. 5 on tightening sequence 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
⇒ M12 bolts85 Nm 63 lbf.ft
Engine mounting bracket to engine front plate bolts 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
Engine mounting (LH) to body bolts 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
Engine mounting bracket (LH) to gearbox bracket through bolt 85 Nm 63 lbf.ft
Engine mounting bracket (LH) to gearbox bracket through bolt 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
Engine steady (lower) to sump bracket and subframe bolts 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
Engine steady (upper RH) to body bolts 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
Engine steady (upper RH) to top arm bolt 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
Fuel rail to inlet manifold bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Heat shield (RH rear timing belt) to cylinder head bolts
⇒ M69 Nm 7 lbf.ft
⇒ M825 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Hydramount (RH)85 Nm 63 lbf.ft
Idler pulley to engine front mounting plate Allen bolt 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-7
† Tighten in sequence
*New bolts must be fitted
+ Apply sealant, Part No. STC50552 to threads
++ Apply sealant, Part No. STC 4600 to threads
+++ Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50550 to threads
Ignition coils to LH inlet manifold nut and bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Ignition plug top coils to spark plug bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Inlet manifold to cylinder head nuts and bolts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
IRD support bracket to front mounting plate bolts 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
IRD support bracket to sump bolts 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
LH mounting to body bolts 48 Nm 35 lbf.ft
LH mounting bracket to gearbox bolts 85 Nm 63 lbf.ft
LH mounting to gearbox bracket through bolt 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
Oil cooler to sump mounting bracket nuts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Oil cooler pipes to oil filter and oil cooler unions 26 Nm 19 lbf.ft
Oil dipstick tube bracket to cylinder block bolt 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Oil pick-up strainer to bearing ladder bolts
+8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Oil pressure relief valve plug nut
+25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Oil pressure switch 14 Nm 10 lbf.ft
Oil pump to cylinder block bolts
†
⇒ Stage 1
⇒ Stage 25 Nm
9 Nm4 lbf.ft
7 lbf.ft
PAS pipe to engine front mounting plate bolt 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
PAS pipe support bracket to RH hydramount nut 85 Nm 63 lbf.ft
Sump to lower crankcase bolts
†++35 Nm 26 lbf.ft
Timing belt cover (front LH and RH) bolts 4 Nm 3 lbf.ft
Timing belt cover (lower) to cylinder block bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Timing belt cover (rear LH and RH) bolts 4 Nm 3 lbf.ft
Rear timing belt cover backplate bolts 9 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Top arm to RH hydramount nut 85 Nm 63 lbf.ft
Top arm bracket to engine front plate and RH mounting bolts 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-9
Engine Management System – EDC
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor Torx screw 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor Allen screw 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
'E' box cover Allen screws 2 Nm 1.5 lbf.ft
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT) 15 Nm 11 lbf.ft
Engine breather pipe to air cleaner housing bolt 6 Nm 4.4 lbf.ft
Mass air flow / inlet air temperature MAF/IAT sensor to air cleaner housing 6 Nm 4.4 lbf.ft
Throttle pedal to stud nuts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Throttle Position (TP) sensor nuts and bolts 10 Nm 7 lbf.ft
TP sensor release lever nut 10 Nm 7 lbf.ft
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-10
Engine Management System – MEMS
+ Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to threads
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Crankshaft position sensor (CKP) to housing bolt 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
'E' box retaining clip nut 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor to housing bolt
*15 Nm 11 lbf.ft
Fuel cut-off (inertia) switch nuts 2 Nm 1.5 lbf.ft
Idle air control (IAC) valve to manifold Torx screws 1.5 Nm 1.1 lbf.ft
Ignition coil and ht lead cover bolts 10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Ignition coil mounting bolts 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Spark plugs to cylinder head 27 Nm 20 lbf.ft
Throttle body to inlet manifold chamber Torx screws (KV6) 7 Nm 5 lbf.ft
Throttle actuator support bracket to throttle body Torx screws
(vehicles with cruise control only)9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Throttle position sensor to housing Torx screws 1.5 Nm 1.1 lbf.ft
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-11
Engine Management System – Siemens
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
CMP sensor mounting bracket bolt 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt 9 Nm 6.5 lbf.ft
Engine Coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 17 Nm 12.5 lbf.ft
'E' box cover Allen screws 2 Nm 1.5 lbf.ft
'E' box mounting nut 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Plug top coils to LH inlet manifold nut and bolt 9 Nm 6.5 lbf.ft
Plug top coils to RH camshaft cover bolts 9 Nm 6.5 lbf.ft
Spark plugs25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Throttle body to inlet manifold chamber Torx screws (KV6) 7 Nm 5 lbf.ft
Throttle pedal assembly to bulkhead nuts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Throttle position (TP) sensor screws 1.5 Nm 1.1 lbf.ft
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-13
Fuel delivery system – Petrol
1 Tighten in sequence using the procedure defined in 'Repairs' section.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - SIEMENS, REPAIRS, Sensor - combined - manifold absolute
pressure/Intake air temperature (MAP/IAT).
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Air cleaner to battery tray bolts 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Fuel filler neck to body nuts and bolt 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Fuel pump/sender unit to tank locking ring 35 Nm 26 lbf.ft
Fuel rail to inlet manifold bolt 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Fuel tank to body bolts 40 Nm 29 lbf.ft
Heated Oxygen (HO
2S) Sensor 40 Nm 29 lbf.ft
Ignition coils to LH inlet manifold nuts and bolts - KV6 - Up to 03 Model Year 9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Inertia (fuel cut-off) switch 2 Nm 1.5 lbf.ft
Intake Air Control Valve (IACV) to throttle body Allen screws 6 Nm 4.5 lbf.ft
Subframe to body bolts 190 Nm 140 lbf.ft
Throttle housing to inlet manifold bolts
1 (K1.8)
⇒1st. stage4 Nm 3 lbf.ft
⇒2nd. stage9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Throttle body to inlet manifold chamber Torx screws (KV6) 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
Throttle actuator support bracket to throttle body Torx screws (vehicles with cruise
control only)9 Nm 7 lbf.ft
Throttle position sensor to housing Torx screws 1.5 Nm 1.1 lbf.ft
VIS motor to inlet manifold chamber screws (KV6 only) 8 Nm 6 lbf.ft
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TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
06-17
Manifolds and Exhaust Systems – KV6
TORQUE DESCRIPTION METRIC IMPERIAL
Coolant/breather hose bracket to inlet manifold bolt 9 Nm 6.5 lbf.ft
Exhaust heatshield to exhaust mounting bracket bolts 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
Exhaust heatshield to IRD housing nut 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
Exhaust heatshield to lower engine steady mounting bracket bolts 9 Nm 6.5 lbf.ft
Exhaust heatshield to pinion housing nuts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Exhaust flange (LH) to front pipe nuts 50 Nm 37 lbf.ft
Exhaust flange (LH) to front pipe nuts 50 Nm 37 lbf.ft
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head nuts 45 Nm 33 lbf.ft
Exhaust front pipe to manifold flange nuts 50 Nm 37 lbf.ft
Heated Oxygen (HO
2S) sensor 55 Nm 41 lbf.ft
Inlet manifold chamber to inlet manifold bolts 18 Nm 13 lbf.ft
Inlet manifold chamber support brackets to RH camshaft cover bolts 10 Nm 7.5 lbf.ft
Inlet manifold to cylinder head nuts and bolts 25 Nm 18 lbf.ft
Intermediate pipe to front pipe nuts 50 Nm 37 lbf.ft
Intermediate pipe to front pipe nuts 50 Nm 44 lbf.ft
Lower engine steady to subframe bolt 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
Lower engine steady to sump mounting bolt 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
RH upper engine steady to body bolt 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
RH upper engine steady to top arm bolt 100 Nm 74 lbf.ft
Tail pipe clamp nuts 55 Nm 41 lbf.ft