Engine Mechanical (Service Specifications): Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [04/2013 - ]

Part Tightened		N*m	Kgf*cm	Ft.*lbf	In.*lbf
Camshaft timing gear assembly x Camshaft		Torque: 100 N*m (	Torque: 1020 kgf*cm	Torque: 74 ft.*lbf)
Camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly x Camshaft		Torque: 100 N*m (	Torque: 1020 kgf*cm	Torque: 74 ft.*lbf)
No. 3 chain tensioner assembly x Camshaft housing LH		Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)
Camshaft housing LH x Cylinder head LH	For bolt A	Torque: 28 N*m (	Torque: 286 kgf*cm	Torque: 21 ft.*lbf)
Camshaft housing LH x Cylinder head LH	For bolt B	Torque: 16 N*m (	Torque: 163 kgf*cm	Torque: 12 ft.*lbf)
No. 2 chain tensioner assembly x Camshaft housing RH		Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)
Camshaft housing RH x Cylinder head sub-assembly	For bolt A	Torque: 28 N*m (	Torque: 286 kgf*cm	Torque: 21 ft.*lbf)
Camshaft housing RH x Cylinder head sub-assembly	For bolt B	Torque: 16 N*m (	Torque: 163 kgf*cm	Torque: 12 ft.*lbf)
No. 1 chain tensioner assembly x Cylinder head sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Timing chain cover plate x Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly		Torque: 9.1 N*m (	Torque: 93 kgf*cm		Torque: 81 in.*lbf)
Cylinder head cover sub-assembly x Camshaft housing RH	For bolt A	Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)
Cylinder head cover sub-assembly x Camshaft housing RH	Except bolt A	Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH x Camshaft housing LH	For bolt A	Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)
Cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH x Camshaft housing LH	Except bolt A	Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Oil pipe union x Cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH		Torque: 60 N*m (	Torque: 612 kgf*cm	Torque: 44 ft.*lbf)
Oil check valve bolt x Cylinder head LH		Torque: 60 N*m (	Torque: 612 kgf*cm	Torque: 44 ft.*lbf)

CAMSHAFT

Part Tightened			N*m	Kgf*cm	Ft.*lbf
Cylinder head sub-assembly x Cylinder block sub-assembly		1st	Torque: 36 N*m (	Torque: 367 kgf*cm	Torque: 27 ft.*lbf)
		2nd	Turn 90°
		3rd	Turn 90°
Cylinder head LH x Cylinder block sub-assembly		1st	Torque: 36 N*m (	Torque: 367 kgf*cm	Torque: 27 ft.*lbf)
		2nd	Turn 90°
		3rd	Turn 90°
Cylinder head LH x Cylinder block sub-assembly	12 mm (0.472 in.) head		Torque: 30 N*m (	Torque: 306 kgf*cm	Torque: 22 ft.*lbf)
Camshaft bearing cap (for Bank 1) x Camshaft housing RH			Torque: 16 N*m (	Torque: 163 kgf*cm	Torque: 12 ft.*lbf)
Camshaft housing RH x Cylinder head sub-assembly			Torque: 28 N*m (	Torque: 286 kgf*cm	Torque: 21 ft.*lbf)
Camshaft bearing cap (for Bank 2) x Camshaft housing LH			Torque: 16 N*m (	Torque: 163 kgf*cm	Torque: 12 ft.*lbf)
Camshaft housing LH x Cylinder head LH			Torque: 28 N*m (	Torque: 286 kgf*cm	Torque: 21 ft.*lbf)
Camshaft timing gear assembly x Camshaft			Torque: 100 N*m (	Torque: 1020 kgf*cm	Torque: 74 ft.*lbf)
Camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly x Camshaft			Torque: 100 N*m (	Torque: 1020 kgf*cm	Torque: 74 ft.*lbf)
No. 3 chain tensioner assembly x Camshaft housing LH			Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)
No. 2 chain tensioner assembly x Camshaft housing RH			Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

Part Tightened				N*m	Kgf*cm	Ft.*lbf
Crankshaft pulley x Crankshaft				Torque: 250 N*m (	Torque: 2549 kgf*cm	Torque: 184 ft.*lbf)
For 2WD: Wire harness bracket x Oil pan sub-assembly				Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)

FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL

Part Tightened				N*m	Kgf*cm	Ft.*lbf
Drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly x Crankshaft				Torque: 83.5 N*m (	Torque: 851 kgf*cm	Torque: 62 ft.*lbf)

REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL

Part Tightened		N*m	Kgf*cm	Ft.*lbf	In.*lbf
No. 1 Engine hanger x Cylinder head sub-assembly		Torque: 33 N*m (	Torque: 337 kgf*cm	Torque: 24 ft.*lbf)
Wire harness bracket x Cylinder head cover sub-assembly		Torque: 8.0 N*m (	Torque: 82 kgf*cm		Torque: 71 in.*lbf)
Rear engine mounting insulator x Automatic transmission assembly		Torque: 11.5 N*m (	Torque: 117 kgf*cm	Torque: 8 ft.*lbf)
Rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator x Engine mounting bracket		Torque: 68.6 N*m (	Torque: 700 kgf*cm	Torque: 51 ft.*lbf)
Front engine mounting insulator x Front suspension crossmember sub-assembly		Torque: 70 N*m (	Torque: 714 kgf*cm	Torque: 52 ft.*lbf)
Front engine mounting insulator x Front frame assembly		Torque: 70 N*m (	Torque: 714 kgf*cm	Torque: 52 ft.*lbf)
Front suspension crossmember sub-assembly x engine assembly		Torque: 35 N*m (	Torque: 357 kgf*cm	Torque: 26 ft.*lbf)
Front frame assembly x Engine assembly		Torque: 35 N*m (	Torque: 357 kgf*cm	Torque: 26 ft.*lbf)
Engine oil level dipstick guide x Cylinder block		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Rear engine mounting insulator x Engine mounting member		Torque: 13 N*m (	Torque: 133 kgf*cm	Torque: 10 ft.*lbf)
Rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator x Engine mounting member		Torque: 38 N*m (	Torque: 387 kgf*cm	Torque: 28 ft.*lbf)
Wire harness x Engine room relay block and junction block assembly		Torque: 10.5 N*m (	Torque: 107 kgf*cm	Torque: 8 ft.*lbf)
Positive (+) cable x Positive (+) battery terminal		Torque: 7.6 N*m (	Torque: 77 kgf*cm		Torque: 67 in.*lbf)
Negative (-) cable x Negative (-) battery terminal		Torque: 5.5 N*m (	Torque: 56 kgf*cm		Torque: 49 in.*lbf)
Engine mounting bracket x Transmission with transfer assembly		Torque: 60 N*m (	Torque: 612 kgf*cm	Torque: 44 ft.*lbf)
Strut bar bracket reinforcement x Front suspension crossmember sub-assembly	Bolt A	Torque: 194 N*m (	Torque: 1978 kgf*cm	Torque: 143 ft.*lbf)
Strut bar bracket reinforcement x Body	Bolt B	Torque: 50 N*m (	Torque: 510 kgf*cm	Torque: 37 ft.*lbf)
Front suspension crossmember sub-assembly x Body	Nut	Torque: 151 N*m (	Torque: 1540 kgf*cm	Torque: 111 ft.*lbf)
Front No. 2 stabilizer bracket x Body		Torque: 49 N*m (	Torque: 500 kgf*cm	Torque: 36 ft.*lbf)
Rear engine mounting member x Body		Torque: 34.7 N*m (	Torque: 354 kgf*cm	Torque: 26 ft.*lbf)
No. 2 earth wire x Body		Torque: 5.4 N*m (	Torque: 55 kgf*cm		Torque: 48 in.*lbf)
Strut bar bracket reinforcement x Front frame assembly	For Bolt A and Nut	Torque: 151 N*m (	Torque: 1540 kgf*cm	Torque: 111 ft.*lbf)
Strut bar bracket reinforcement x Front frame assembly	For Bolt B	Torque: 50 N*m (	Torque: 510 kgf*cm	Torque: 37 ft.*lbf)
Front suspension member brace x Front frame assembly		Torque: 50 N*m (	Torque: 510 kgf*cm	Torque: 37 ft.*lbf)
Front lower suspension member protector x Front suspension crossmember sub-assembly		Torque: 5.5 N*m (	Torque: 56 kgf*cm		Torque: 49 in.*lbf)
No. 1 frame crossmember assembly x Body		Torque: 7.4 N*m (	Torque: 75 kgf*cm		Torque: 65 in.*lbf)
No. 2 frame crossmember assembly x Body		Torque: 7.4 N*m (	Torque: 75 kgf*cm		Torque: 65 in.*lbf)
Front No. 2 upper suspension member x Body		Torque: 7.4 N*m (	Torque: 75 kgf*cm		Torque: 65 in.*lbf)
Front shock absorber assembly x Front suspension lower arm assembly	2WD	Torque: 180 N*m (	Torque: 1835 kgf*cm	Torque: 133 ft.*lbf)
	AWD	Torque: 48 N*m (	Torque: 489 kgf*cm	Torque: 35 ft.*lbf)
Engine under brace sub-assembly x Body		Torque: 7.4 N*m (	Torque: 75 kgf*cm		Torque: 65 in.*lbf)
No. 2 engine wire x Positive (+) battery terminal		Torque: 7.6 N*m (	Torque: 77 kgf*cm		Torque: 67 in.*lbf)
No. 3 engine wire x Body		Torque: 8.5 N*m (	Torque: 87 kgf*cm		Torque: 75 in.*lbf)
No. 2 engine room relay block x No. 2 junction block assembly		Torque: 10.5 N*m (	Torque: 107 kgf*cm	Torque: 8 ft.*lbf)
Air cleaner case sub-assembly x Body		Torque: 5.0 N*m (	Torque: 51 kgf*cm		Torque: 44 in.*lbf)
Inlet No. 1 air cleaner x Body		Torque: 5.0 N*m (	Torque: 51 kgf*cm		Torque: 44 in.*lbf)
Front suspension member brace x Body		Torque: 52 N*m (	Torque: 530 kgf*cm	Torque: 38 ft.*lbf)

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Part Tightened		N*m	Kgf*cm	Ft.*lbf	In.*lbf
Stud bolt x Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly		Torque: 4.4 N*m (	Torque: 45 kgf*cm		Torque: 39 in.*lbf)
For 2WD: Stud bolt x Cylinder block		Torque: 4.0 N*m (	Torque: 41 kgf*cm		Torque: 35 in.*lbf)
Stud bolt x Oil pan sub-assembly		Torque: 4.0 N*m (	Torque: 41 kgf*cm		Torque: 35 in.*lbf)
Stud bolt x Cylinder head cover sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Engine rear oil seal retainer x Cylinder block		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Water outlet pipe sub-assembly x Cylinder block		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
No. 1 chain vibration damper x Cylinder head LH and cylinder block		Torque: 22.5 N*m (	Torque: 229 kgf*cm	Torque: 17 ft.*lbf)
No. 2 idle gear shaft x Cylinder block		Torque: 60 N*m (	Torque: 612 kgf*cm	Torque: 44 ft.*lbf)
No. 1 chain tensioner assembly x Cylinder head sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Water pump assembly x Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly		Torque: 11 N*m (	Torque: 112 kgf*cm	Torque: 8 ft.*lbf)
No. 1 oil pan baffle plate x Cylinder block sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Oil strainer sub-assembly x Cylinder block and Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
For 2WD: Oil pan sub-assembly x Cylinder block and Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly	For bolt A, B and nut	Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)
	For bolt C	Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
For AWD: Oil pan sub-assembly x Cylinder block and Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly	For bolt A, B, C and nut	Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)
	For bolt D	Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
For AWD: Oil strainer with pipe sub-assembly x Oil pan sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly x Oil pan sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Oil pan drain plug x No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly		Torque: 40 N*m (	Torque: 408 kgf*cm	Torque: 30 ft.*lbf)
Cylinder head cover sub-assembly x Camshaft housing RH	For bolt A	Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)
Cylinder head cover sub-assembly x Camshaft housing RH	Except bolt A	Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH x Camshaft housing LH	For bolt A	Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)
Cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH x Camshaft housing LH	Except bolt A	Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Rear water by-pass joint x Cylinder head sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Water inlet with thermostat sub-assembly x Water inlet sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Water inlet sub-assembly x Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
For AWD: Oil filter bracket sub-assembly x Oil pan sub-assembly		Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)
Water drain cock x Cylinder block		Torque: 30 N*m (	Torque: 306 kgf*cm	Torque: 22 ft.*lbf)
Water drain cock plug x Water drain cock		Torque: 12.7 N*m (	Torque: 130 kgf*cm	Torque: 9 ft.*lbf)
Oil check valve bolt x Cylinder head sub-assembly		Torque: 60 N*m (	Torque: 612 kgf*cm	Torque: 44 ft.*lbf)
Oil pipe union x Cylinder head cover sub-assembly		Torque: 60 N*m (	Torque: 612 kgf*cm	Torque: 44 ft.*lbf)
V-bank cover bracket x Cylinder head cover sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Wire harness clamp bracket x Camshaft housing sub-assembly		Torque: 13 N*m (	Torque: 133 kgf*cm	Torque: 10 ft.*lbf)
No. 3 water by-pass pipe x Camshaft housing sub-assembly		Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
No. 2 surge tank stay x Camshaft housing sub-assembly		Torque: 21 N*m (	Torque: 214 kgf*cm	Torque: 15 ft.*lbf)
Front No. 1 engine mounting bracket x Cylinder block sub-assembly	LH	Torque: 43 N*m (	Torque: 438 kgf*cm	Torque: 32 ft.*lbf)
	RH	Torque: 43 N*m (	Torque: 438 kgf*cm	Torque: 32 ft.*lbf)

ENGINE UNIT

Part Tightened		N*m	Kgf*cm	Ft.*lbf	In.*lbf
Stud bolt x Cylinder head	For bolt A and B	Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
Stud bolt x Cylinder head	For bolt C	Torque: 4.0 N*m (	Torque: 41 kgf*cm		Torque: 35 in.*lbf)
No. 1 straight screw plug x Cylinder head		Torque: 44 N*m (	Torque: 449 kgf*cm	Torque: 32 ft.*lbf)
No. 2 straight screw plug x Cylinder head		Torque: 80 N*m (	Torque: 816 kgf*cm	Torque: 59 ft.*lbf)
Union x Cylinder head		Torque: 14.7 N*m (	Torque: 150 kgf*cm	Torque: 11 ft.*lbf)

CYLINDER HEAD

Part Tightened			N*m	Kgf*cm	Ft.*lbf	In.*lbf
Stud bolt x Cylinder block			Torque: 10 N*m (	Torque: 102 kgf*cm	Torque: 7 ft.*lbf)
No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assembly x Cylinder block			Torque: 9.0 N*m (	Torque: 92 kgf*cm		Torque: 80 in.*lbf)
Main bearing cap x Cylinder block		1st	Torque: 61 N*m (	Torque: 622 kgf*cm	Torque: 45 ft.*lbf)
Main bearing cap x Cylinder block		2nd	Turn 90°
Main bearing cap x Cylinder block	12 mm (0.472 in.) head		Torque: 25.7 N*m (	Torque: 262 kgf*cm	Torque: 19 ft.*lbf)
Connecting rod cap x Connecting rod		1st	Torque: 24.5 N*m (	Torque: 250 kgf*cm	Torque: 18 ft.*lbf)
Connecting rod cap x Connecting rod		2nd	Turn 90°

CYLINDER BLOCK

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [04/2013 - ]

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