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Fastener Tightening Specifications
2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Active Fuel Management Oil Pressure Relief Valve | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Air Conditioning Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - Second Pass | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - Final Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Battery Cable Channel Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Magnet Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve - First Pass | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve - Final Pass | 90 degrees | |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Wire Harness Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb ft |
| Camshaft Retainer Bolts - Hex Head Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Camshaft Retainer Bolts - TORX Head Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt - First Pass | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt - Final Pass | 40 degrees | |
| Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass | 70 degrees | |
| Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Coolant Temperature Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass - to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed | 330 N.m | 240 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - First Pass - Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Final Pass | 140 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 80 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs - First Pass in Sequence | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs - Final Pass in Sequence | 51 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Crossbar Bolts/Nuts - 1500 Series | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Crossbar Bolts/Nuts - 2500 Series | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head M8 Bolts - in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Second Pass in Sequence | 90 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 70 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Plug | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier-to-Crossbar Nuts | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Engine Block Coolant Drain Hole Plug | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Engine Block Coolant Heater | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Engine Harness Ground Strap Bolt/Stud | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Engine Harness-to-Generator Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Engine Harness Retainer-to-Intake Manifold Nut | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Engine Mount Bracket Through Bolt | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Engine Mount-to-Engine Block Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Engine Shield-to-Crossbar Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Evaporative (EVAP) Emission Pipe Bracket Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts - First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Final Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Studs | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Flex Plate-to-Torque Converter Bolts - 4L60-E/4L70-E/6L80 Transmission | 63 N.m | 47 lb ft |
| Flex Plate-to-Torque Converter Bolts - 4L80-E Transmission | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Flywheel Bolts - First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Flywheel Bolts - Second Pass | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Flywheel Bolts - Final Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Front Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Front Drive Axle Bracket Bolts | 90 N.m | 67 lb ft |
| Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Crossover Tube Bolts | 3.8 N.m | 34 lb in |
| Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Heater Hose Bracket Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Studs | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Bolts - First Pass in Sequence | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Sight Shield Retainer Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| J 41798 M8 Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| J 41798 M10 Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Knock Sensor Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Negative Battery Cable Stud | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Filter | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Oil Filter Fitting | 55 N.m | 40 lb ft |
| Oil Level Indicator Switch | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Baffle Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Left Side | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Right Side | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Oil Pan Cover Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan M6 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Rear Housing | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan M8 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolts | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Oil Pressure Sensor | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump Screen Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Spark Plugs | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Throttle Body Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Throttle Body Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Throttle Body Studs | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Transfer Case Vent Hose Bracket Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Transmission Housing-to-Engine Bolts/Studs | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Line Clip Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Valley Cover Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Valve Lifter Guide Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Valve Rocker Arm Bolts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Water Inlet Housing Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts - First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts - Final Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.