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2000 Buick Regal GS

Torque Specifications

2000 Buick Regal GSSECTION Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Balance Shaft Gear Bolt ⁽¹⁾

Step 1

16 (22)

Step 2

Additional 70 Degrees

Balance Shaft Retainer Bolt

22 (30)

Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Step 1

74 (100)

Step 2

Additional 90 Degrees

Connecting Rod Bolt

Step 1

20 (27)

Step 2

Additional 50 Degrees

Crankshaft Pulley/Balancer Bolt

Step 1

110 (149)

Step 2

"C", "H", & "W" Bodies

Additional 76 Degrees

"F" Body

Additional 114 Degrees

Crankshaft Rear Seal Housing Bolt

Step 1

15 (11)

Step 2

Additional 50 Degrees

Cylinder Head Bolts ⁽²⁾

Step 1

37 (50)

Step 2

2000

Additional 130 Degrees

2001

Additional 120 Degrees

Step 3 (2000 "C", "H", & "W" Bodies 4 Center Bolts)

Additional 30 Degrees

Drive Bolt Tensioner Bracket Bolt (VIN 1)

37 (50)

EGR Valve Adaptor Nut

37 (50)

Exhaust Manifold Bolt

"C", "H", & "W" Bodies

22 (30)

"F" Body

17 (23)

Flywheel Bolt

Step 1

11 (15)

Step 2

Additional 50 Degrees

Front Cover Bolt

Step 1

⁽³⁾ 15 (20)

Step 2

Additional 40 Degrees

Fuel Feed & Return Line Fitting

18 (24)

Intake Manifold Bolts

VIN 1

Lower

⁽¹⁾⁽⁴⁾ 11 (15)

Upper (Supercharger)

17 (23)

VIN K

Lower

⁽¹⁾⁽⁵⁾ 11 (15)

Upper

⁽⁶⁾

Main Bearing Cap Bolt

Step 1

30 (41)

Step 2

Additional 110 Degrees

Oil Cooler Adapter Connector

37 (50)

Oil Filter Adapter-To-Front Cover Bolt

"H" Body

22 (30)

"W" Body

Step 1

11 (15)

Step 2

Additional 50 Degrees

Oil Pan Bolt

⁽¹⁾ 10 (14)

Oil Screen-To-Block Bolt

11 (15)

Rocker Arm Bolt ⁽¹⁾

Step 1

11 (15)

Step 2

Additional 90 Degrees

Side Main Bearing Cap Bolt

Step 1

11 (15)

Step 2

Additional 45 Degrees

Supercharger-To-Intake Manifold Bolt (VIN 1)

17 (23)

Timing Chain Damper Bolt (Special Bolt)

16 (22)

Valve Lifter Guide Bolt

22 (30)

Water Pump Bolt (VIN 1 & K)

Short Bolt

11 (15)

Long Bolt

22 (30)

Water Pump Bolt (Except VIN 1 & K)

Step 1

11 (15)

Step 2

Additional 80 Degrees

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Oil Pump Cover Screw

97 (11)

Rocker Arm Cover Bolt

⁽¹⁾ 89 (10)

Throttle Body Nut

89 (10)

⁽¹⁾	Apply thread locking compound to bolt(s).

⁽²⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.

⁽³⁾	Apply thread sealant to bolt(s).

⁽⁴⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.

⁽⁵⁾	Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure or Figure.

⁽⁶⁾	On Camaro and Firebird, tighten vertical bolts to 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m) and side bolts to 22 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m) in sequence. See Figure. Except Camaro and Firebird, tighten bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m) in sequence. See Figure.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.