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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 
Application
By-Pass Actuator Tube
By-Pass Valve Vacuum Tube
Charger Air Cooler O-ring Seal
Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine Block Front Oil Gallery Plug
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Exhaust Manifold Sealing Ring
Insulator Seal
Oil Pan Gasket
Oil Pump Screen O-ring Seal
Intake Manifold-to-Cylinder Head Gaskets
Supercharger Cover Seal
Supercharger Gaskets
Supercharger Gasket Rivets
Supercharger Dowels
Throttle Body Gasket
Throttle Position Sensor Clips
Valve Lifter Oil Filter
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Gasket
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Grommet
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Camshaft Sprocket to Camshaft Retaining Bolt (L98, LS3, L76, L77)
  • First Pass:
 75 N.m (55 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 50 degrees
Clutch Pressure Plate to Flywheel Retaining Bolt
  • First Pass:
 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Second Pass: 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Third Pass: 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
Connecting Bearing Cap to Connecting Rod Retaining Bolt (L98, LS3, L76, L77)
  • First Pass:
 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 85 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer to Crankshaft Retaining Bolt
  • First Pass:
 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
Second Pass: Loosen 360 degrees
Third Pass: 80 N.m (59 lb ft)
  • Final Pass: (Bolt with flanged head.)
 125 degrees
  • Final Pass: (Bolt with retained rotating washer.)
 200 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap to Engine Block Side Retaining Bolt (M8) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap to Engine Block Retaining Bolt (M10)
  • First Pass:
 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 80 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing to Engine Block Retaining Stud (M10)
  • First Pass:
 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 51 degrees
Cylinder Head to Engine Block Retaining Bolt (M8) - in sequence 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Cylinder Head to Engine Block Retaining Bolt (M11)
  • First Pass:
 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Second Pass: 90 degrees
  • Final Pass:
 70 degrees
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt
  • First Pass:
 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Flywheel to Crankshaft Retaining Bolt (L98, LS3, L76, L77)
  • First Pass:
 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Second Pass: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt
  • First Pass:
 5 N.m (44 lb in)
  • Final Pass:
 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Filter
  • 3/4 to 1 full turn after gasket makes contact with the sealing surface on the filter mounting flange
Timing Chain Tensioner to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Spark Plug 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Supercharger Front Cover Bolt 27 N.m (20 lb ft)
Valve Rocker Arm Cover to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Water Pump to Engine Block Retaining Bolt
  • First Pass:
 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
A/C Compressor Bracket to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
A/C Compressor to A/C Compressor Bracket Retaining Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
A/C Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley to A/C Drive Belt Tensioner Retaining Bolt 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
A/C Drive Belt Tensioner to A/C Compressor Bracket Retaining Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
A/C Suction/Discharge Pipe Pad to A/C Compressor Retaining Bolt 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct to Throttle Body Hose Clamp 7 N.m (62 lb in)
Automatic Transmission Cooler Pipe Clamp to A/C Compressor Bracket Retaining Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor to Engine Front Cover Retaining Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Camshaft Retainer to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Close Out Cover to Engine Block Retaining Bolt Left 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Close Out Cover to Engine Block Retaining Bolt Right 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Coolant Temperature Sensor 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Crankshaft Oil Deflector to Oil Pan Retaining Nut 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Cylinder Head Coolant Plug to Cylinder Head 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Engine Block Coolant Drain Hole Plug 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Engine Block Coolant Heater (LS3) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Bracket to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield to Exhaust Manifold Retaining Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Front Cover to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail to Inlet Manifold Retaining Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Ignition Coil Bracket to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Stud 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Ignition Coil to Ignition Coil Bracket Retaining Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
J41798 M10 Bolt 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
J41798 M8 Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Knock Sensor to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Filter Adapter Bolt 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
Oil Level Indicator Tube to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt (L98, LS3, L76, L77) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Level Sensor 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Oil Pan Baffle to Oil Pan Retaining Bolt 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Oil Pan Cover to Oil Pan Retaining Bolt 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pan to Rear Oil Seal Housing Retaining Bolt (M6) 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Oil Pan to Engine Block Retaining Bolt (M8) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pan to Front Cover Retaining Bolt (M8) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pressure Sensor 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Oil Pump Cover to Oil Pump Retaining Bolt 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Plug to Oil Pump 14 N.m (10 lb ft)
Oil Pump Screen to Crankshaft Oil Deflector Retaining Nut 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pump Screen to Oil Pump Retaining Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Oil Pump to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Spark Plug 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Throttle Body to Intake Manifold Retaining Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Valley Cover to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Valve Lifter Guide to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Valve Rocker Arm to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Thermostat Housing to Water Pump Retaining Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
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