Fastener Specifications

2016 Buick Encore Base, AWDSECTION Fastener Specifications
Application Specification
Metric English
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Bolts 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Transfer Case Adapter Plate-to-Transmission Bolts (1) (for Automatic Transmission)
First pass 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Second pass 30-40 degrees
Transfer Case Adapter Plate-to-Transmission Bolts (2) (for Automatic Transmission)
First pass 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Second pass 60-75 degrees
Transfer Case-to-Adapter Plate Bolts
First pass 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Second pass 30-40 degrees
Transfer Case Adapter Plate-to-Transmission Bolts (1) (for Manual Transmission)
First pass 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Second pass 30-40 degrees
Oil Fill Plug 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Oil Drain Plug 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Rear Extension Housing-to-Main Housing Bolts
First pass 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Second pass 90 degrees
Rear Output Shaft Housing-to-Main Housing Bolts 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Rear Output Flange Nut - Minimum torque - Tighten additional as required to obtain the correct rotating torque 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Rear Output Flange - Rotating Torque 1.5-2.9 N.m 13-26 lb in
Vent Hose Connector 25 N.m 18 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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