Group 11 torque values, S14

# 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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