Fastener Tightening Specifications (LAF)

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications (LAF)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Application Specification
Metric English
A/C Compressor to Block Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Air Pump Assembly Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Balance Shaft Bearing Carrier to Block Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Balance Shaft Chain Guide Bolt, Adjustable 10 N.m 89 lb in
Balance Shaft Chain Guide Bolt, Fixed 12 N.m 106 lb in
Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner 10 N.m 89 lb in
Block Core Plug 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Block Heater Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cam Cover to Cylinder Head Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft
  • Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator - First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator - Final Pass
100 degrees
  • Intake Camshaft Position Actuator - First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Intake Camshaft Position Actuator - Final Pass
100 degrees
  • Intake Camshaft Rear Cap Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
Connecting Rod Bolt
  • First Pass
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Final Pass
100 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass
100 N.m 74 lb ft
  • Final Pass
125 degrees
Crankshaft Position Reluctor Ring 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolt
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
155 degrees
Cylinder Head Front Chaincase Bolt 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Cylinder Head Oil Gallery Plug 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Fitting 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Bolt, Front 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Bolt, Rear 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Stud 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket to Body Bolts 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Bolts 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Engine to Transmission Bolts 75 N.m 55 lb ft
EVAP Canister Valve Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut - 2 passes 14 N.m 124 lb in
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Flywheel Bolt - Automatic Transmission
  • First Pass
53 N.m 39 lb ft
  • Final Pass
25 degrees
Front Cover to Block Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Front Lift Bracket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Pump Cover Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Rail Assembly Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Fuel Rail Harness Connector Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Generator to Block Bolt 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Generator Wiring Harness Nut 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold Insulator Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 6 N.m 53 lb in
Knock Sensor Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Lower Crankcase Bolts
  • Crankshaft Bearings - Lower Crankcase to Block - Bedplate
  • First Pass
20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • Final Pass
70 Degrees
  • Lower Crankcase Perimeter Bolt
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Bolt 4 N.m 35 lb in
Oil Filter Cap 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Oil Gallery Gerotor Cover - Rear Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Oil Level Indicator Tube to Intake Manifold Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pan Baffle 14 N.m 124 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan to Block Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pressure Switch 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Plug 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Oxygen Sensor 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Piston Oil Nozzle Assembly 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Positive Battery Cable to Starter Motor 9 N.m 80 lb in
Spark Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Starter Motor to Block Bolt 53 N.m 39 lb ft
Starter Motor Wiring Harness Nut 3 N.m 27 lb in
Thermostat Housing to Block Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Stud 6 N.m 53 lb in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Adjustable 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Fixed 12 N.m 106 lb in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Upper 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt Access Hole Plug 90 N.m 59 lb ft
Timing Chain Oil Nozzle Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Tensioner 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Transmission to Engine Brace Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Transmission Torque Converter to Flywheel Bolt 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Vent Tube to Cylinder Head 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Water Jacket Drain Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Water Pipe Support Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Access Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump/Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Cover Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Sprocket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

When to See a Mechanic

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

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