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Group 11 Engine Torques, S14

 

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Cam gear S14 9 Nm (6.5 ft lbs.)    
Camshaft bearing caps 23 ± 1 Nm ( 17 ± 0.5 ft lbs.)    
Connecting rod bolts S14 10 Nm ( 7 ft lbs.) 30 Nm ( 22 ft lbs.) Torque angle 60+2°
Coolant pipe to cylinder head S14 11 + 1 Nm (8 ± 0.5 ft lbs.)    
Cylinder head bolts S14 50 ± 2 Nm (36 ± 1 ft lbs.) 80 ± 2 Nm ( 58 ± 1 ft lbs.) Wait 15 minutes, 100 ± 2 Nm (72 ± 1 ft lbs.)
Distributor rotor adapter to camshaft 23 ± 1 Nm ( 17 ± 0.5 ft lbs.)    
Engine mounts , 8mm nuts 22 Nm (16 ft lbs.)    
Engine mounts, 10mm nuts 42 Nm (30 ft lbs. )    
Engine mount brackets to block 22 Nm (16 ft lbs.)    
Exhaust manifold S14 9 - 11 Nm ( 6.5 - 8 ft lbs. )    
Fan to clutch   ALL 9 ± 1 Nm ( 6.5 ± 0.5 ft lbs.)    
Fan clutch to water pump 40 + 10 Nm (29 + 7 ft lbs.) Use of adapters increases applied torque despite what registers on torque wrench.
Front and rear end covers, 6mm bolts 9 - 11 Nm (6.5 - 8.0 ft lbs.)    
Front and rear end covers, 8mm bolts 22 ± 2 Nm (16 ± 1 ft lbs.)    
Flywheel 113 -130 Nm (82 - 94 ft lbs.) Replace bolts
Intake manifold S14 9 - 11 Nm (6.5 - 8.0 ft lbs.)    
Main bearing caps S14 22.5 ± 2.5 Nm (16 ± 2 ft lbs.) Torque angle 50 ± 3°  
Oil cooler pipes to filter housing 30 - 40 Nm ( 22 - 29 ft lbs.)    
Oil drain plug    ALL 33 + 3 Nm ( 24 + 2 ft lbs.)    
Oil pan & timing cover, 6mm bolts 9 - 11 Nm (6.5 - 8.0 ft lbs.)    
Oil pan & timing cover, 8mm bolts 22 ± 2 Nm (16 ± 1 ft lbs.)    
Oil pressure switch 17 - 23 Nm ( 12 - 17 ft lbs.)    
Oil pump pressure valve plug 35 - 40 Nm ( 25-29 ft lbs.)    
Oil pump gear 6mm bolt 9 ± 1 Nm ( 6.5 ± 0.5 ft lbs.) Only used in rare instances
Oil pump gear 10mm nut 25 - 30 Nm ( 18 - 22 ft lbs.)    
Oxygen sensor 55 ± 5 Nm (40 ± 4 ft lbs.) Coat threads with anti-seize lubricant
Pressure oil bore plug  25 ± 3 Nm ( 18 ± 2 ft lbs.)    
Temperature gauge sender unit 18 ± 1 Nm ( 13 ± 0.5 ft lbs.)    
Timing case to head 15 ± 2 Nm (  11 ± 1 ft lbs. )    
Timing chain tensioner cap 40 ± 2 Nm ( 29 ± 1 ft lbs.)    
Timing chain tensioner cylinder 50 ± 2 Nm ( 36 ± 1 ft lbs.)    
Valve cover nuts  ALL 9 ± 1 Nm ( 6.5 ± 0.5 ft lbs.)    
Water pump pulley 9 ± 1 Nm ( 6.5 ± 0.5 ft lbs.)    

 

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