Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Mechanical Specifications



IDLE SPEED

Curb 700 +/- 100 rpm
Basic 700 +/- 50 rpm

Idle Speed with A/C ON:
In Park or Neutral 850 rpm
A/T in Drive 650 rpm

TORQUE VALUES

Front Exhaust Pipe to Catalytic Converter 29-43 ft.lbs. (40-60 Nm)
Catalytic Converter to Center Exhaust Pipe 22-29 ft.lbs. (30-40 Nm)
Distributor Mounting Nut 7.5 - 8.5 ft.lbs. (10-12 Nm)
EGR Temperature Sensor 7.3 - 8.6 ft.lbs. (10-12 Nm)
EGR Valve Installation Bolt 7.2 - 10.0 ft.lbs. (10-15 Nm)
Oxygen Sensor 29-36 ft.lbs. (40-50 Nm)
PCV Valve 6.0 - 8.5 ft.lbs. (8-12 Nm)
Thermo Valve 15-30 ft.lbs. (20-40 Nm)