Fastener Tightening Specifications. Pontiac Aztek

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2002 🢒 Aztek - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.4L 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt	140 N·m	103 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt	70 N·m+ 72 degrees	52 lb ft + 72 degrees
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolts
First Pass	60 N·m	44 lb ft
Second Pass	+ 95 degrees	+ 95 degrees
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Drive Belt Shield Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt, Small (M8)	27 N·m	20 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt, Medium (M10) and Large (M12)	55 N·m	41 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block Bolt (AWD Only)	85 N·m	63 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket to Oil Pan Bolt	58 N·m	43 lb ft
Engine Mount Lower Nut	47 N·m	35 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bolt	48 N·m	35 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt, Left	70 N·m	52 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt, Right	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt to Radiator Support, Upper	26 N·m	19 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Nut	48 N·m	35 lb ft
Engine Mount Upper Nut	53 N·m	39 lb ft
Engine Oil Drain Plug	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Engine Oil Level Sensor Bolt	10 N·m	7 lb ft
Engine-to-Transaxle Bolt/Stud	75 N·m	55 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt	13 N·m	110 lb in
Intake Manifold Bolts, Lower
First Pass-4 Vertical, then 4 Angle	7 N·m	62 lb in
Second Pass-All	13 N·m	115 lb in
Intake Manifold Studs or Bolts, Upper	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Oil Filter w/o Oil Cooler	39 N·m	29 lb ft
Oil Cooler Connector	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Oil Cooler Hose Fitting	19 N·m	14 lb ft
Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Oil Filter Bypass Hole Plug	19 N·m	14 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Oil Pan Bolts-Vertical	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Oil Pan Bolts-Side/Horizontal	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Oil Pump Bolt	41 N·m	30 lb ft
Oil Pump Drive Gear Clamp Bolt	36 N·m	27 lb ft
Timing Chain Dampener Bolt	21 N·m	15 lb ft
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Bolt/Nut	10 N·m	89 lb in
Air Injection Check Valve - with NC1 California Emissions	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Air Injection Check Valve Front Bracket Bolt/Nut - with NC1 California Emissions	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Air Injection Check Valve Bolt/Nut - with NC1 California Emissions	10 N·m	89 lb in
Air Injection Check Valve Pipe Adapter - with NC1 California Emissions	30 N·m	22 lb ft
Air Injection Check Valve Pipe Assembly Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Air Injection Check Valve Rear Bracket Bolt/Nut - with NC1 California Emissions	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Air Injection Solenoid Bolt - with NC1 California Emissions	10 N·m	89 lb in
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt	140 N·m	103 lb ft
Camshaft Thrust Plate Screw	10 N·m	89 lb in
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Nut
First Pass	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Final Pass	75 degrees
Coolant Drain Plug	19 N·m	14 lb ft
Coolant Temperature Sensor	23 N·m	17 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass	70 N·m	52 lb ft
Final Pass	72 degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt/Stud
First Pass	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Final Pass	77 degrees
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt -- Front Cover	10 N·m	89 lb in
Crankshaft Position Sensor Stud -- Side of Engine Block	11 N·m	98 lb in
Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield Nut	11 N·m	98 lb in
Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Bracket Bolt	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolt
First Pass	60 N·m	44 lb ft
Final Pass	95 degrees
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt	50 N·m	37 lb ft
EGR Valve Adapter Pipe to Exhaust Manifold Nut	25 N·m	18 lb ft
EGR Valve Pipe to EGR Valve Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt
Large Bolt	55 N·m	41 lb ft
Medium Bolt	55 N·m	41 lb ft
Small Bolt	27 N·m	20 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut and A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut and Lift Bracket Bolt - Engine Lift Rear	70 N·m	52 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut and Generator Bracket Bolt	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut and Support Bracket
Large Bolt	55 N·m	41 lb ft
Medium Bolt	55 N·m	41 lb ft
Small Bolt	27 N·m	20 lb ft
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch	16 N·m	115 lb in
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt	13 N·m	115 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Nut	16 N·m	12 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Stud	18 N·m	13 lb ft
Flywheel Bolt	71 N·m	52 lb ft
Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Bracket Stud	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Retaining Clip Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Retaining Clip Nut	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Fuel Feed Pipe To Fuel Injector Rail Nut	17 N·m	13 lb ft
Fuel Injector Rail Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Fuel Pipe Clip Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Heated Oxygen Sensor	42 N·m	31 lb ft
Heater Inlet Pipe Nut	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Heater Inlet Pipe Stud	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bracket Bolt/Nut/Stud	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Intake Manifold Coolant Pipe Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Knock Sensor	19 N·m	14 lb ft
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Center
First Pass	7 N·m	62 lb in
Final Pass	13 N·m	115 lb in
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Corner
First Pass	13 N·m	115 lb in
Final Pass	25 N·m	18 lb ft
MAP Sensor Bolt	5 N·m	44 lb in
MAP Sensor Bracket Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Oil Cooler Connector	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Oil Cooler Hose Fitting	19 N·m	14 lb ft
Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Oil Filter	30 N·m	22 lb ft
Oil Filter Bypass Hole Plug	19 N·m	14 lb ft
Oil Filter Fitting	39 N·m	29 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug -- 1/4 inch	19 N·m	14 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug -- 3/8 inch	33 N·m	24 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Oil Level Sensor Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Oil Pan Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Oil Pan Drain Plug	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Oil Pan Side Bolt	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Oil Pump Drive Clamp Bolt	36 N·m	27 lb ft
Oil Pump Mounting Bolt	41 N·m	30 lb ft
Spark Plug - Initial Installation	27 N·m	20 lb ft
Spark Plug - After Initial Installation	15 N·m	13 lb ft
Thermostat Bypass Pipe to Engine Front Cover Bolt	12 N·m	106 lb in
Thermostat Bypass Pipe to Throttle Body Nut	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Throttle Body Bolt/Stud	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Timing Chain Dampener Bolt	21 N·m	15 lb ft
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt/Stud	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Valve Lifter Guide Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Valve Rocker Arm Bolt
First Pass	15 N·m	11 lb ft
Final Pass	30 degrees
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Water Outlet Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt	11 N·m	98 lb in
Water Pump Pulley Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft