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2006 Buick Allure CXS

Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Buick Allure CXSSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specifications
Metric English
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
A/C Compressor Nut 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Balance Shaft Driven Gear Bolt
  • First Pass
 22 N.m 16 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 70 degrees
Balance Shaft Retainer Bolt 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
  • First Pass
 100 N.m 74 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 90 degrees
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt 15 N.m 11 Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts
  • First Pass
 27 N.m 20 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 50 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass
 150 N.m 111 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 76 degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt
  • First Pass
 40 N.m 30 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 110 degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt - Side
  • First Pass
 15 N.m 11 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 45 degrees
Crankshaft Position Sensor Stud 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt
  • First Pass
 15 N.m 11 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 50 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt
  • First Pass
 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 120 degrees
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt/Nut 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Stud 17 N.m 12 Ft. Lbs.
EGR Valve Adapter to Cylinder Head Bolt/Stud 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
EGR Valve Inlet Pipe to Exhaust Manifold Bolt 29 N.m 21 Ft. Lbs.
EGR Valve Nut 29 N.m 21 Ft. Lbs.
EGR Valve Outlet Pipe Bolt/Nut 29 N.m 21 Ft. Lbs.
EGR Valve Wiring Harness Heat Shield Bolt/Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 25 N.m 18 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Flywheel Bolt
  • First Pass
 15 N.m 11 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 50 degrees
Engine Front Cover Bolt/Stud
  • First Pass
 20 N.m 15 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 40 degrees
Engine Lift Bracket Bolt/Nut/Stud 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Mount Bracket Bolt 102 N.m 75 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Mount Nut - Lower 47 N.m 35 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Mount Nut - Upper 47 N.m 35 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Mount Strut Bolt 48 N.m 35 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt - Lower - to Upper Strut Mount 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt - to Cylinder Head 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt - to Radiator Support 28 N.m 21 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Nuts - Right 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Mount Strut Nut 48 N.m 35 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Nut - Lower - to Exhaust Stud 25 N.m 18 Ft. Lbs.
Engine to Transaxle Bolt/Stud 75 N.m 55 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Wiring Harness Ground Nut 35 N.m 26 Ft. Lbs.
Engine Wiring Harness Heat Shield Bolt/Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
EVAP Purge Valve Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nut 25 N.m 18 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Stud Nut 32 N.m 24 Ft. Lbs.
Exhaust Manifold Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Frame Bolts 180 N.m 133 Ft. Lbs.
Fuel Injector Rail Assembly Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Injector Rail Stud 25 N.m 18 Ft. Lbs.
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Bracket Nut 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Generator Brace Bracket Bolt 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
Generator Bracket Bolt 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
Heated Oxygen Sensor 42 N.m 31 Ft. Lbs.
Idler Pulley Bolt 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
Idler Pulley Bracket Bolt 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Ignition Control Module Bracket Stud 17 N.m 12 Ft. Lbs.
Ignition Control Module Assembly Bracket Bolt 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Ignition Control Module Assembly Bracket Nut 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
Ignition Control Module Assembly Nut 8 N.m 71 lb in
Knock Sensor 18 N.m 13 Ft. Lbs.
Knock Sensor Heat Shield Bolt 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
Lower Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
Lower Engine Mount Strut Bracket Nut 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt 15 N.m 11 Ft. Lbs.
MAP/ BARO Sensor Bracket Bolt 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Motor Mount to Frame Bolts 47 N.m 35 Ft. Lbs.
Oil Filter 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Oil Filter Adapter Bolt
  • First Pass
 15 N.m 11 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 50 degrees
Oil Gallery Plug 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Oil Level Indicator Tube Stud/Nut 19 N.m 14 Ft. Lbs.
Oil Level Sensor Bolt 20 N.m 15 Ft. Lbs.
Oil Level Sensor Wiring Harness Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pan Bolt 14 N.m 125 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Oil Pressure Sensor 16 N.m 12 Ft. Lbs.
Oil Pump Cover Screw 11 N.m 98 lb in
Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Bolt 15 N.m 11 Ft. Lbs.
Positive Battery Cable 15 N.m 11 Ft. Lbs.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Access Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Power Steering Bolts 34 N.m 25 Ft. Lbs.
Right Engine Mount Strut Bracket Nut/Stud 50 N.m 37 Ft. Lbs.
Spark Plug 15 N.m 11 Ft. Lbs.
Starter Motor Heat Shield Bolt 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Supercharger Bolt/Stud 23 N.m 17 Ft. Lbs.
Supercharger Bypass Valve Nut 8 N.m 71 lb in
Supercharger Oil Plug 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Bolt/Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Dampener Bolt 22 N.m 16 Ft. Lbs.
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Upper Intake Manifold Cover Nut 3 N.m 27 lb in
Valve Lifter Guide Retainer Bolt 30 N.m 22 Ft. Lbs.
Valve Rocker Arm Bolt
  • First Pass
 15 N.m 11 Ft. Lbs.
  • Final Pass
 90 degrees
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Outlet Housing Bolt 27 N.m 20 Ft. Lbs.
Water Pump Bolts
  • Long Bolts First Pass
 20 N.m 15 Ft. Lbs.
  • Long Bolts Final Pass
 40 degrees
  • Short Bolts First Pass
 15 N.m 11 Ft. Lbs.
  • Short Bolts Final Pass
 80 degrees
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 13 N.m 116 lb in
Wiring Harness Retainer Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
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