Torque Specifications

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 GMC Savana, 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van, and 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
ECT Sensor 10 (13)
EGR Valve 18 (24)
Fuel Line Nut 20 (27)
Fuel Tank Strap Nuts 33 (45)
Knock Sensor 14 (19)
Oxygen Sensor 30 (41)
Throttle Body-To-Manifold Bolt (2)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolts (1)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 71 (8)
Idle Air Control Valve Screws 27 (3)
TP Sensor Bolt 18 (2)
(1) Tighten bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).
(2) Tighten bolts to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m).
(3) Tighten bolts to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m).
RENDER: 1.0x

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