Torque Specifications

1997 Saturn SC1 AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 20 (27)
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 22 (30)
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley Bolt 22 (30)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 10 (14)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 75 (102)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut 33 (45)
Cradle-To-Body Bolt 151 (205)
Crankshaft Pulley/Balancer Bolt 159 (216)
Cylinder Head Bolt
Step 1 22 (30)
Step 2
DOHC 37 (50)
SOHC 33 (45)
Step 3 Tighten 90 Degrees
Engine Mounts-To-Block
Front Mount 52 (71)
Rear Mounts 35 (47)
Exhaust Manifold Nut
DOHC 23 (31)
SOHC 16 (22)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Manifold Nut 23 (31)
Flexplate-To-Crankshaft 44 (60)
Flexplate-To-Torque Converter Bolt 52 (71)
Flywheel-To-Crankshaft 59 (80)
Front Cover
Except Lower Center Bolt 22 (30)
Lower Center Bolt (1)
Fuel Lines (Supply & Return) 19 (26)
Fuel Line-To-Fuel Rail Nut 11 (15)
Intake Manifold Nut 22 (30)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts 37 (50)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 26 (35)
Power Steering Pump Bolt 27 (37)
Rocker Arm Shaft Bolt 19 (26)
Starter Motor Bolt 27 (37)
Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Bolt 148 (201)
Throttle Body Bolt 24 (33)
Timing Chain Guide Bolt 19 (26)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 14 (19)
Torque Axis Mount 37 (50)
Transaxle-To-Block Bolt
Lower 96 (130)
Upper 66 (89)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 19 (26)
Water Pump-To-Block Bolt 22 (30)
Wheel Lug Nut 103 (140)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Crankshaft Rear Seal Housing Bolt 97 (11)
Cylinder Head Cover Bolt 89 (10)
Fuel Line-To-Fuel Pressure Regulator Nut 133 (15)
Oil Pan Bolt 80 (9)
Oil Pump Cover Screws 97 (11)
(1) Tighten bolt to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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