System Specifications

1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION System Specifications
Component Torque/Ft. Lbs.

Belt Tensioner 35
Cam Cover 7
Camshaft Bearing Cap 9
Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner 20
Camshaft Seal Retainer To Cover [01] 10
Camshaft Sprocket 90
Coolant Drain Plug 6
Cooling Fan Mounting Bolts 7
Cylinder Head Bolts [03]
Engine To Transmission 35
Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head Bolt 20
Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head Locknut 25
Flywheel [05] 11
Flywheel Housing Cover [01] 12
Front Cover 7
Fuel Filter Bolt [01] 88
Intake Manifold Bolts [01] [02] 71
Intake Manifold Cover Bolts [01] 106
Main Bearing Cap Bolts [03]
Oil Filter Adapter 20
Oil Pan 7
Oil Pan Drain Plug 15
Oil Pump To Lower Crankcase [06] 7
Oil Pump To Suction Pipe 7
Oxygen Sensor 30
Thermostat Housing Bolts 18
Throttle Body Bolts [01] 106
Torque Strut Bracket To Cylinder Head 35
Torque Strut Bracket To Water Manifold 20
Torsional Damper [04] 105
Transmission Brace 35
Water Pump Housing 20
Water Pump Pulley Mounting Bolts 22
Water Pump Stud Nuts [01] 62

[01] -- Inch pounds.
[02] -- Plus an additional 1/3 turn (120°).
[03] -- Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair
[04] -- Plus an additional 120° rotation.
[05] -- Plus an additional 50° rotation.
[06] -- Plus an additional 35° rotation.
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