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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL - 5.7L V8 - VIN [R]TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1997 Chevrolet Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic
Torque Specifications
1997 Chevrolet Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Shaft Gear Bolt | |||||||||
| Step 1 | 15 (20) | ||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 35 Degrees | ||||||||
| Balance Shaft Retainer Plate Bolts | 10 (14) | ||||||||
| Bellhousing Bolt | 32 (44) | ||||||||
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | 18 (25) | ||||||||
| Connecting Rod Cap Nut | |||||||||
| Step 1 | 20 (27) | ||||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 55 Degrees | ||||||||
| Crankshaft Damper Bolt | 74 (100) | ||||||||
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Bolt/Nut | 27 (36) | ||||||||
| Cylinder Head Bolt (1) | |||||||||
| Step 1 | 22 (30) | ||||||||
| Step 2 | |||||||||
| Short Bolts (No. 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16) | Additional 55 Degrees | ||||||||
| Medium Bolts (No. 14, 17) | Additional 65 Degrees | ||||||||
| Long Bolts (No. 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13) | Additional 75 Degrees | ||||||||
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt | |||||||||
| Center 2 | 26 (35) | ||||||||
| All Others | 19 (26) | ||||||||
| Flywheel Bolt | 74 (100) | ||||||||
| Main Bearing Cap Bolt | |||||||||
| Outer | 67 (90) | ||||||||
| Inner | 74 (100) | ||||||||
| Oil Filter By-Pass Valve Bolt | 20 (27) | ||||||||
| Oil Pan Corner Bolts, Stud & Nuts (1996) | 20 (15) | ||||||||
| Oil Pan Nut/Bolt (1997) | 18 (25) | ||||||||
| Oil Pump Bolt | 66 (90) | ||||||||
| Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer Bolt | 11 (15) | ||||||||
| Rocker Arm | (2) | ||||||||
| Thermostat Housing Bolt | 27 (37) | ||||||||
| Water Pump Bolt | 30 (40) | ||||||||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||||
| Camshaft Retainer Bolt | 106 (12) | ||||||||
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Holddown Bolt | 80 (9.0) | ||||||||
| Front Cover Bolt | 97 (11) | ||||||||
| Intake Manifold | |||||||||
| Upper | |||||||||
| Step 1 | 44 (5) | ||||||||
| Step 2 | 89 (10) | ||||||||
| Lower (3) | |||||||||
| Step 1 | 27 (3) | ||||||||
| Step 2 | 106 (12) | ||||||||
| Step 3 | 133 (15) | ||||||||
| Oil Pan - Remainder Of Bolts & Studs (1996) | 12 (106) | ||||||||
| Oil Pump Cover Bolt | 80 (9) | ||||||||
| Valve Cover Bolt | 89 (10) | ||||||||
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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.