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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Retaining Bolts 15 (20)
Battery Cable-To-Battery Bolt 13 (17)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 15 (20)
EVAP Canister Mounting Bolts 18 (25)
Fuel Composition Sensor Bracket-To-Frame Rail Mounting Nuts (5.3L Flex-Fuel) 13 (17)
Fuel Line Fittings 18 (25)
Fuel Tank Strap Retaining Bolts 30 (40)
Generator Mounting Bolts 37 (50)
Knock Sensors 15 (20)
Oxygen Sensors 31 (42)
Spare Tire Rear Crossmember Fasteners 37 (50)
Spark Plugs
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L (1)
8.1L (2)
Starter Mounting Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 37 (50)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Position Sensor Retaining Bolt/Screws
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L (3)
8.1L 106 (12.0)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Retaining Bolt
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L (4)
8.1L 106 (12.0)
EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Retaining Bolts/Nuts 93 (10.5)
Fuel Composition Sensor-To-Mounting Bracket Bolts (5.3L Flex-Fuel) 89 (10.0)
Fuel Fill & Vent Pipe Hose Clamps 22 (2.5)
Fuel Filler Pipe Ground Strap Retaining Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 80 (9.0)
Fuel Filter Bracket Retaining Bolt 106 (12.0)
Fuel Rail Retaining Bolts
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L 89 (10.0)
8.1L 106 (12.0)
Generator Positive Post Cable Nut 80 (9.0)
Ignition Coil Retaining Bolts
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L 71 (8.0)
8.1L 106 (12.0)
Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bracket/Retainer Bolts/Nuts (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L) 44 (5.0)
Intake Manifold Sight Shield Fastener (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L) 89 (10.0)
MAF Sensor Hose Clamps 62 (7.0)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Retaining Bolt (8.1L) 106 (12.0)
PCM Harness Connector Fasteners 71 (8.0)
Positive Battery Cable-To-Solenoid Nut (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 80 (9.0)
Starter Solenoid Start Lead Terminal Nut (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 30 (3.4)
TAC Module Nuts 80 (9)
Throttle Body Mounting Nuts (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L) 89 (10.0)
Upper Engine Wiring Harness Retainer Nut (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 44 (5.0)
(1) If cylinder heads have not been replaced, tighten spark plugs to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m). With NEW aluminum cylinder heads, tighten spark plugs to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). With NEW iron cylinder heads, tighten spark plugs to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m).
(2) If cylinder heads have not been replaced, tighten spark plugs to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). With NEW iron cylinder heads, tighten spark plugs to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m).
(3) Tighten to 21 ft. lbs. (29 N.m).
(4) Tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m).