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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1992CAVALIER RS, 2D CONVERTIBLE, 2.2 4, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICAL3.1L V6 - VIN [T]TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Convertible, 2.2 4, Standard

Torque Specifications

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Convertible, 2.2 4, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 18 (24)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut 39 (53)
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 76 (103)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 1 (2) 33 (45)
Step 2 (2) Tighten an additional 90 degrees
Exhaust Crossover Pipe Nut 18 (24)
Exhaust Gas Recirculaton Valve 22 (30)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt 18 (24)
Flexplate/Flywheel Bolt
Beretta, Camaro, Cavalier, Corsica, Firebird & Sunbird 52 (71)
Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Lumina & Regal 60 (81)
Front Timing Case Cover Bolt
8 mm 20 (27)
10 mm 28 (38)
Knock Sensor 14 (19)
Intake Manifold Bolt (Lower)
Step 1 (3) 15 (20)
Step 2 (3) 24 (33)
Intake Manifold Plenum (Upper) 16 (21)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 73 (99)
Oil Filter Adapter Bolt 46 (62)
Oil Pan Rear Bolt (8 mm) 18 (24)
Oil Pump Bolt 30 (41)
Oil Pump Pressure Regulating Valve Plug 15 (20)
Rocker Arm Nut - (Original Equipment Non-Adjustable Type) 18 (24)
Rocker Arm Stud (Replacement - Adjustable Type) 47 (64)
Serpentine Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 40 (54)
Throttle Body Bolt 18 (24)
Timing Chain Damper Bolt 15 (20)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Exhaust Heat Shield Nut 89 (10)
Oil Pan Bolt & Nut (6 mm) 71 (8)
Valve Cover Bolt 89 (10)
Water Pump Bolt 89 (10)
(1) Apply Sealant (1052080) to cylinder head bolts.
(2) Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(3) Tighten lower intake manifold bolts in sequence. See Figure or Figure.
RENDER: 1.0x

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