Torque Specifications

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Balance Shaft Driven Sprocket Bolt (1)
Step 1 30 (41)
Step 2 Additional 45 Degrees
Balance Shaft Housing-To-Block Bolt (2)
Step 1
13-mm Hex Bolt 18 (24)
15-mm Hex Bolt 39 (53)
18-mm Hex Bolt 30 (41)
Step 2
13-mm Hex Bolt Additional 70 Degrees
18-mm Hex Bolt Additional 60 Degrees
Balance Shaft Lower-To-Upper Housing Bolt
Step 1 (3)
Step 2 (All Bolts) Additional 40Β°
Camshaft Housing Bolt (4)(5)
Step 1 11 (15)
Step 2 (6)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt (7) 52 (71)
Clutch Cover (Pressure Plate) Bolt
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 Additional 45Β°
Connecting Rod Nut
Step 1 18 (24)
Step 2 Additional 80Β°
Coolant Outlet Bolt 19 (26)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
Step 1 129 (175)
Step 2 Additional 90Β°
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 Additional 90Β°
Cylinder Head Bolt
Step 1
Bolts 1-8 40 (54)
Bolts 9-10 30 (41)
Step 2 (All Bolts) Additional 90Β°
EGR Pipe-To-Adapter Nut 19 (26)
Engine Mount Bracket-To-Block Bolt
Step 1 44 (60)
Step 2 Additional 45Β°
Engine Mount-To-Body Support Nut (Right Side) 49 (66)
Engine Mount-To-Bracket Bolt (Right Side) 46 (62)
Engine Strut-To-Bracket Through-Bolt 74 (100)
Engine Strut-To-Bracket Short-Bolt 43 (58)
Exhaust Manifold Brace Bolt 41 (56)
Exhaust Manifold Brace Nut 19 (26)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Nuts 11 (15)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Manifold Nut 26 (35)
Flywheel/Flexplate Bolt
Step 1 22 (30)
Step 2 Additional 45Β°
Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt
Step 1 11 (15)
Step 2 Additional 30Β°
Fuel Rail Bolt 19 (26)
Ignition Coil & Module Bolt (4) 16 (22)
Intake Manifold Bolt 18 (24)
Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block
M8 X 1.25 X 80 Bolt (1) (8) 18 (24)
M8 X 1.25 X 22 Bolt (2) (8) 18 (24)
M6 X 1.00 X 25 Bolt (3) (8) 9 (12)
Oil Pan to Housing Bolt (4) (8) 19 (26)
Timing Chain Housing
To Camshaft Housing Bolt 19 (26)
To Cylinder Block Bolt 21 (28)
Torque Converter Bolt 46 (62)
Water Pump
To Cylinder Block Bolt 19 (26)
To Timing Chain Housing Nut 19 (26)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Balance Shaft & Chain Guide Tensioner 115 (13)
Balance Shaft Thrust Plate Bolt 124 (14)
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt 106 (12)
Engine Front Cover Bolt 106 (12)
Exhaust Manifold Nut 115 (13)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 124 (14)
Oil Pan Bolt-To-Timing Chain Housing 106 (12)
Oil Pan-To-Seal Housing
Long 106 (12)
Short 89 (10)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 89 (10)
Throttle Body Bolt 89 (10)
To Water Pump Cover Bolt 124 (14)
(1) Left-hand threads. Replace bolt after one use.
(2) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
(3) Tighten bolts evenly. Tighten all bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10N.m). Tighten 2 bolts next to balance shaft drive chain to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m). Finally, tighten all bolts an additional 40 degrees.
(4) Apply Pipe Sealant (1052080) to bolt threads.
(5) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
(6) Tighten bolts No. 1-10 an additional 90 degrees. Tighten bolts No. 11 and 12 an additional 30 degrees.
(7) Apply Adhesive/Sealant (12345493) to bolt threads.
(8) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
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