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Northstar Engine Fastener Torque Specs Fastener Torque Specs - 1993-1999 4.0 & 4.6L Camshaft Cap Bolts 106 IN LBS 12 NM Cam Chain Guide Access Plug 39 IN LBS 4.5 NM Camshaft Cover Bolts 89 IN LBS 10 NM Timing Chain Guide Bolts 18 FT LBS 25 NM Timing Chain Tensioners To Block 18 FT LBS 25 NM Camshaft Seal Bolts on Cam Cover 27 IN LBS 3 NM Camshaft Sprocket (end of Cam) 89 FT LBS 120 NM Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Bolts 18 FT LBS 25 NM Catalytic Converter to Y Pipe 37 FT LBS 50 NM Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Bolts 18 FT LBS 25 NM Connecting Rod Bolt First Pass Second Pass Third Pass Final Pass 22 FT LBS Back Off To Zero 18 FT LBS +110 Degrees 30 NM Back Off To Zero 25NM +110 Degrees Coolant Temp Sensor 15 FT LBS 20 NM Crankshaft Balancer Bolt 1st Pass 37 FT LBS +120 Degrees 50 NM +120 Degrees Crankshaft Sensor 89 IN LBS 10 NM Cruise Control to Throttle Body Bracket 106 IN LBS 12 NM Engine Block Heater Right & Left 89 FT LBS 10 NM Camshaft Head Bolt (OEM) 1st Pass 2nd Pass 3rd Pass Final Pass 30 FT LBS +70 Degrees +60 Degrees +60 Degrees 40 NM +70 Degrees +60 Degrees +60 Degrees NSP Head Studs (nuts): 1st Pass 2nd Pass Final Pass 30 FT LBS 60 FT LBS 75 FT LBS 40 NM 82 NM 102 NM Cylinder Head Bolts M6 (QTY 3) 106 IN LBS 12 NM Cylinder Head Plug 59 FT LBS 80 NM Cylinder Head Plug: Oil Gallery 106 IN LBS 12 NM Cylinder Head Plug: Hex Socket 49 IN LBS 5.5 NM Cylinder Head Plug: Hex Socket 49 IN LBS 5.5 NM    1.There are no seals between the oil pump and the engine block. This is a metal on metal fit.