Fastener Tightening Specifications
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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | ||
| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Camshaft Retainer Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Connecting Rod Nut | 30 N.m +90 Degrees | 22 lb ft +90 Degrees | |
| Coolant Drain Hole Plug | |||
| Left Front | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft | |
| Sides | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | 255 N.m | 189 lb ft | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Inner Bolts | |||
| First Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 90 Degrees | ||
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Outer Studs | |||
| First Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 80 Degrees | ||
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Cylinder Head Bolt (In Sequence) | |||
| First Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Second Pass | 30 N.m+120 Degrees | 22 lb ft+120 Degrees | |
| Final Pass - Long Bolts #1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17 | 60 Degrees | ||
| Final Pass - Medium Bolts #15,18 | 45 Degrees | ||
| Final Pass - Short Bolts #4, 5, 12, 13 | 30 Degrees | ||
| Cylinder Head Coolant Hole Plug | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft | |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| EGR Adapter Nut | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft | |
| EGR Valve Nut | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft | |
| EGR Valve Pipe Bolt | 25 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| EGR Valve Pipe Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| EGR Valve Pipe Nut | 25 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| EGR Valve Pipe Stud in Exhaust Manifold | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Engine Block Heater | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold | |||
| Center Bolt | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft | |
| Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft | |
| Stud | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield | |||
| Bolt | 25 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Nut | 25 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Flywheel Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft | |
| Second Pass | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft | |
| Flywheel Cover Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Flywheel Housing | |||
| Hex Head Bolt | 67 N.m | 50 lb ft | |
| Countersunk Bolt | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft | |
| Front Cover Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 6 N.m | 54 lb in | |
| Final Pass | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Fuel Rail Stud | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Ignition Coil Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Ignition Coil Wiring Harness Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Intake Manifold Bolt (In Sequence) | |||
| First Pass | 5 N.m | 44 lb in | |
| Second Pass | 5 N.m | 44 lb in | |
| Third Pass | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Final Pass | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Knock Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Knock Sensor Heat Shield Bolt - C/K/G/C3500HD | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Knock Sensor Heat Shield Bolt - Medium Duty | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| MAP Sensor Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Oil Cooler Hose Fittings | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft | |
| Oil Fill Tube Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Oil Filter | 38 N.m | 28 lb ft | |
| Oil Filter Fitting | 66 N.m | 49 lb ft | |
| Oil Gallery Plug | |||
| Front | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Left | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Rear | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Top | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Nut | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft | |
| Oil Level Switch | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Oil Pan Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Final Pass | 25 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft | |
| Oil Pressure Gauge Sensor | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Oil Pump Bolt | 75 N.m | 56 lb ft | |
| Oil Pump Cover Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Oil Pump Drive Bolt | 25 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Purge Solenoid Bolt | 10 N.m | 88 lb in | |
| Spark Plug | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Thermostat Housing Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Throttle Body | |||
| Nut | 10 N.m | 88 lb in | |
| Stud | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Transmission Converter Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Valve Lifter Guide Retainer Bolt | 25 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 6 N.m | 53 lb in | |
| Final Pass | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Valve Rocker Arm Nut | 25 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Valve Rocker Arm Stud | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Water Crossover Pipe Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Water Pump Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt | 25 N.m | 19 lb ft | |