Torque Specifications

1986 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 6.2 J, Automatic, 475/M40SECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Bellhousing-to-Engine 30 (41)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 18 (24)
Connecting Rod Nuts 45 (61)
Cylinder Head Bolts (1) 65 (88)
Exhaust Manifold Bolts (2) 20 (27)
Stainless Steel Manifold (2) 26 (35)
Flex Plate-to-Converter 35 (48)
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft Bolts 75 (102)
Front Mount-to-Chassis 35 (48)
Front Mount-to-Engine 37 (50)
Front Mount Through Bolt 85 (116)
Intake Manifold Bolts (3) 36 (49)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (4) 80 (109)
Oil Pump Bolt 65 (88)
Rear Mount-to-Crossmember 40 (54)
Rear Mount-to-Transmission 35 (48)
Vibration Damper Bolt 70 (95)
Water Pump Bolts 30 (41)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
(2) Tighten two center to bolts 26 ft. lbs. (35 N.m.)
(3) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
(4) Tighten outer bolts on cap No. 2, 3 and 4 to 70 ft. lbs. (95 N.m.)
RENDER: 1.0x

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