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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Actuator Bleed Screw 15 (20)
Clutch Housing-To-Engine Bolts
3.8L (5-Speed) 55 (75)
5.7L (6-Speed) 37 (50)
Drive Shaft Screws 16 (22)
Drive Shaft-To-Center Support Bearing Bolts 37 (50)
Flywheel-To-Crankshaft Bolts
3.8L (5-Speed) (1)(2)
5.7L (6-Speed) (3)
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 37 (50)
Step 3 74 (100)
Master Cylinder Bolt/Nut 15 (20)
Pressure Plate-To-Flywheel Bolts
3.8L (5-Speed) (4)
5.7L (6-Speed) 52 (70)
Transmission Brace-To-Engine Bolts 21 (28)
Transmission Brace-To-Transmission Bolts 37 (50)
Transmission Mount Bolt
3.8L (5-Speed) 36 (48)
5.7L (6-Speed) 38 (52)
Transmission Mount Nut
3.8L (5-Speed) 43 (58)
5.7L (6-Speed) 77 (104)
Transmission Support Bolt 43 (58)
Transmission-To-Clutch Housing Bolt
3.8L (5-Speed) 55 (75)
5.7L (6-Speed) 37 (50)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Actuator Cylinder Bolt 71 (8)
Flywheel Housing Cover Bolt 80 (9)
(1) Always use NEW bolts.
(2) Tighten bolts to 11 Ft. lbs. (15 N.m), then tighten bolts an additional 50 degrees. See Fig 1 .
(3) Apply Threadlock (12345382) to all bolts and tighten to specification in sequence. See Figure .
(4) Tighten bolts to 15 Ft. lbs. (20 N.m), then tighten bolts an additional 45 degrees. See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: View Of Torque Angles
G00215026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.