Torque Specifications

1987 Chevrolet Nova Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Geo Tracker and 1992 Geo Prizm. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Metro
Drain Plug 17 (23)
Oil Pan (1)
Neutral Switch 17 (23)
Prizm
Drain Plug 29 (39)
Oil Pan (1)
Neutral Switch (2)
Prizm GSi
Drain Plug 13 (17)
Oil Pan (1)
Neutral Switch (1)
Storm & Storm GSi
Drain Plug 20 (28)
Oil Pan (2)
Neutral Switch (3)
Tracker
Oil Pan 10 (13)
(1) Tighten to 44 INCH Lbs. (5 N.m).
(2) Tighten to 70 INCH Lbs. (8 N.m).
(3) Tighten to 26 INCH Lbs. (3 N.m).
RENDER: 1.0x

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