Fastener Tightening Specifications

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Ref No.* Quantity Size Specification
Metric English
A/Trans Control Bolt - - - 8 N.m 71 lb in
A/Trans Flex Plate Bolt - - - 60 N.m 45 lb ft
A/Trans Fluid Pump Bolt to Converter Housing
  • First Pass
200 8 MX-3 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Final Pass
200 8 MX-3 45Β°
A/Trans Fluid Pump Cover Bolt 302 23 MX-3 12 N.m 106 lb in
Control Solenoid Valve Assembly (w/TCM and Body) to Case Bolt 4 12 MX-3 10 N.m 89 lb in
Control Solenoid Valve Assembly (w/TCM and Body) to Case Bolt 6 3 M5x40.5 7 N.m 62 lb in
Control Valve Body Assembly (Complete) Bolt 400 1 M5x40.5 7 N.m 62 lb in
Control Valve Body to Case Bolt 9 2 M6x53 11 N.m 97 lb in
Control Valve Body to Case Bolt 10 9 M6x60 11 N.m 97 lb in
Control Valve Body Cover Bolt 1 13 M6x30 12 N.m 106 lb in
Drain Plug 64 1 1/8"-27 NPTF 12 N.m 106 lb in
Fluid Level Hole Plug 63 1 1/8"-27 NPTF 12 N.m 106 lb in
Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug 51 1 1/8"-27 NPTF 12 N.m 106 lb in
Front Differential Carrier Baffle Bolt - Converter Housing 204 2 MX-3 12 N.m 106 lb in
Front Differential Carrier Baffle Bolt - Case 61 2 M6x16 12 N.m 106 lb in
Input Shaft Support Bolt 57 3 M6x50 12 N.m 106 lb in
Input Speed Sensor Bolt 21 1 M6x23 9 N.m 80 lb in
Manual Shift Detent Spring 17 1 M6x16 12 N.m 106 lb in
Output Speed Sensor Bolt 15 1 M6x18 9 N.m 80 lb in
Torque Converter and Differential Housing Bolt
  • First Pass
27 15 M8x30 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Final Pass
27 15 M8x30 50Β°
Torque Converter to Flywheel Bolt - - - 60 N.m 45 lb ft
Transmission Bolt (1, 2, 3) - 6T40 - - - 75 N.m 56 lb ft
Transmission Bolt (4, 5) - 6T40 - - - 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Transmission Bolt (1, 2, 3, 4) - 6T45 - - - 75 N.m 56 lb ft
Transmission Bolt (5) - 6T45 - - - 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Nut - - - 22 N.m 17 lb ft
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Inlet Nut - - - 22 N.m 17 lb ft
Transmission Front Mount Through Bolt - - - 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Transmission Front Mount to Transmission Bolts - - - 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Transmission Mount Bolt - Left Side to Body - - - 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Transmission Mount Bolt - Left Side to Transmission - - - 50 N.m + 60-75Β° 37 lb ft + 60-75Β°
Transmission Mount Nut - Left Side to Body - - - 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Transmission Rear Mount Through Bolt - - - 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Transmission Rear Mount to Cradle - - - 100 N.m+ 120-130Β° 74 lb ft + 120-130Β°
Transmission Rear Mount to Transmission - - - 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Transmission Range Selector Cable Bracket Bolt - - - 18 N.m 14 lb ft
Transmission Range Selector Lever Nut - - - 20 N.m 15 lb ft
*Reference number refers to the component callout number in Disassembled Views
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