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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Belt Tensioner Bolt 18 (25)
A/C Compressor & Condenser Hose Bolt
At Accumulator 12 (16)
At Compressor 24 (33)
A/C Compressor Bolts 37 (50)
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts 37 (50)
A/C Condenser Tube Nut 12 (16)
Air Conditioning (A/C) Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 37 (50)
Air Injection Reaction (AIR) Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Bolts 15 (20)
Battery Positive Cable Nut (At Generator Output Stud) 16 (22)
Brake Pipe Fitting 11 (15)
Camshaft Retainer Bolt 18 (25)
Camshaft Sensor Bolt 18 (25)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 26 (35)
Catalytic Converter Nut 18 (25)
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt (In Sequence Evenly Over 3 Increments) (1) 52 (70)
Connecting Rod Bolts
First Pass 15 (20)
Final Pass
Early Design Tighten An Additional 60 Degrees
Later Design Tighten An Additional 75 Degrees
Coolant Temperature Gauge Sensor 15 (20)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
New Bolt
First Pass 37 (50)
Final Pass Tighten An Additional 140 Degrees
Used Bolt 240 (330)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Caps (2)
Step 1 - M10 Inner Bolts (First Pass) 15 (20)
Step 2 - M10 Inner Bolts (Final Pass) Additional 80 Degrees
Step 3 - M10 Outer Bolts/Studs (First Pass) 15 (20)
Step 4 - M10 Outer Bolts/Studs (Final Pass) Additional 53 Degrees
Step 5 - M8 Side Bolts 18 (25)
Crankshaft Bearing Caps
Inner Bolts
First Pass In Sequence 15 (20)
Final Pass In Sequence Tighten An Additional 80 Degrees
Side Bolts 18 (25)
Studs (Outer)
First Pass In Sequence 15 (20)
Final Pass In Sequence Tighten An Additional 53 Degrees
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts 18 (25)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 18 (25)
Crossmember Bolt
Lower 107 (145)
Upper 92 (125)
Cylinder Head Bolts (3)
First Pass (All M11 Bolts In Sequence) 22 (30)
Second Pass (All M11 Bolts In Sequence) Tighten An Additional 90 Degrees
Final Pass (All M11 Bolts In Sequence Excluding Medium Length Bolts At Front & Rear Of Each Cylinder Head) Tighten An Additional 90 Degrees
Final Pass (All M11 Medium Length Bolts at Front & Rear Of Each Cylinder Head In Sequence) Tighten An Additional 50 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (M8 Inner Bolts In Sequence) 22 (30)
Cylinder Head Coolant Plug 15 (20)
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 37 (50)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 37 (50)
End Link Nut 17 (23)
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs 44 (60)
Engine Block Heater 30 (40)
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs 44 (60)
Engine Flywheel Bolt (4)
First Pass 15 (20)
Second Pass 37 (50)
Final Pass 74 (100)
Engine Front Cover Bolts 18 (25)
Engine Mount Bolt 37 (50)
Engine Mount Bracket Bolt 43 (58)
Engine Mount Stud 37 (50)
Engine Mount Through Bolt 70 (95)
Engine Mount Through Bolt Nut (5)
Engine Oil Filter 22 (30)
Engine Rear Cover Bolts 18 (25)
Engine Service Lift Bracket
M8 Bolt 18 (25)
M10 Bolts 37 (50)
Engine Valley Cover Bolts 18 (25)
Engine Wire Harness Clip
Bolt 37 (50)
Bolt (At Automatic Transmission) (6)
Engine Wire Harness Ground
Bolt 37 (50)
Bolt (At Frame Rail) (7)
Bolt (Left Side Of Engine Block) 22 (30)
Exhaust Manifold Bolts
First Pass 11 (15)
Final Pass 18 (25)
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nut 26 (35)
Fuseblock Stud Nut 10 (14)
Generator Bolt 37 (50)
Generator Rear Bracket Bolt 18 (25)
Heater Hose Bracket Bolt 10 (14)
Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt 35 (47)
Knock Sensors 15 (20)
Negative Battery Cable Lead Bolt 24 (32)
Oil Filter Fitting 40 (55)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 18 (25)
Oil Pan Bolt (M8) 18 (25)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 18 (25)
Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolt 18 (25)
Oil Pressure Sensor 15 (20)
Oil Pump Bolt 18 (25)
Oil Pump Screen
Bolt (7)
Nuts 18 (25)
Oxygen Sensor 31 (42)
Positive Battery Cable Fitting 11 (15)
Power Steering Gear Bolt 63 (85)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt 37 (50)
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pipe Bolt 15 (20)
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Switch Valve Bracket
Bolt 15 (20)
Nut (7)
Shock Absorber Bolt 48 (65)
Spark Plug (All Subsequent Installations) 11 (15)
Spark Plug (New Cylinder Head) 15 (20)
Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt/Stud 41 (55)
Torque Converter Bolt 47 (63)
Transmission Bolt
Automatic Transmission 70 (95)
Manual Transmission 37 (50)
Transmission Fill Tube Bolt 37 (50)
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Fitting 20 (27)
Transmission Support Bolt 42 (57)
Upper Control Arm Nut 39 (53)
Valve Rocker Arm Bolts 22 (30)
Water Inlet Housing Bolts 11 (15)
Water Pump Bolts
First Pass 11 (15)
Final Pass 22 (30)
Water Pump Cover Bolts 11 (15)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Bolts & Nut 89 (10)
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Bolt 106 (12)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolts & Studs 106 (12)
Engine Mount Heat Shield Nut 89 (10)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts 80 (9)
Front Fascia Air Deflector Bolts 89 (10)
Front Fuel Pipe Heat Shield Nut 44 (5)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolts 89 (10)
Ground Terminal Bolt 53 (6)
Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Bolts/Screws 15 (1.7)
Ignition Coil Bolt 106 (12)
Ignition Coil Bracket Bolt 106 (12)
Intake Manifold Bolts (8)
First Pass 44 (5)
Final Pass 89 (10)
Oil Level Sensor 115 (13)
Oil Pan Baffle Bolts 106 (12)
Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolts 106 (12)
Oil Pan Cover Bolts 106 (12)
Oil Pan-To-Rear Cover Bolt 106 (12)
Oil Pump Cover Bolts 106 (12)
Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug 106 (12)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Strap Nut 106 (12)
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector Bolt 71 (8)
Radiator Drain Cock 18 (2)
Radiator Support Bolts 106 (12)
Servo Cable Bolts 71 (8)
Throttle Body Bolts 106 (12)
Transmission Cover Bolt 106 (12)
Valve Lifter Guide Bolt 106 (12)
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 106 (12)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 1.
(2) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 2.
(3) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 3.
(4) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 4.
(5) Torque nut to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).
(6) Torque bolt to 22 INCH lbs. (2.5 N.m).
(7) Tighten bolt to 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
(8) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 5.
Fig 1: Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Fig 2: Main Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Fig 3: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
G97H03686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 4: Flywheel Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Fig 5: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
G97C03684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.