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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999PICKUP K1500, 5.7 RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 663 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.8L (ON-VEHICLE))SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
1999 Chevrolet Pickup K1500, 5.7 R
Fastener Tightening Specifications
1999 Chevrolet Pickup K1500, 5.7 RSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | ||
| A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| A/C Compressor Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Balance Shaft Gear Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft | |
| Second Pass | 70 Degrees | ||
| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft | |
| Second Pass | 90 Degrees | ||
| Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Connecting Rod Cap Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft | |
| Second Pass | 50 Degrees | ||
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft | |
| Second Pass | 76 Degrees | ||
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Stud | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Second Pass | 50 Degrees | ||
| Cylinder Head Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Second Pass | 120 Degrees | ||
| Cylinder Head Bolt (Center) | |||
| First Pass | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Second Pass | 120 Degrees | ||
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt/Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| EGR Heat Shield Bolt/Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| EGR Valve Adapter Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| EGR Valve Nut | 29 N.m | 21 lb ft | |
| EGR Valve Outlet Pipe Bolt | 29 N.m | 21 lb ft | |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Engine Flywheel Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Second Pass | 50 Degrees | ||
| Engine Front Cover Bolt/Stud | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft | |
| Engine Ground Nut | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft | |
| Engine Lift Bracket Bolt/Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Bracket Nut | 102 N.m | 75 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Nut (Lower) | 78 N.m | 58 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Nut (Upper) | 78 N.m | 58 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Strut Bolt | 48 N.m | 35 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt (To Cylinder Head) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt (To Radiator Support) | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Strut Nut | 48 N.m | 58 lb ft | |
| Engine Oil Pressure Sensor | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft | |
| Engine to Transaxle Bolt/Stud | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nut | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft | |
| Frame Bolts | 180 N.m | 133 lb ft | |
| Fuel Injector Sight Shield Bracket Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Generator Brace Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Idler Pulley Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Idler Pulley Bracket Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Knock Sensor | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft | |
| Lower Intake Manifold Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Lower Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Lower Engine Mount Strut Bracket Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Oil Filter Adapter Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft | |
| Oil Level Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Oil Pan Bolt | 14 N.m | 125 lb in | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Oil Pump Cover Screw | 11 N.m | 98 lb in | |
| Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Positive Battery Cable | !5 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Power Steering Bolts | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft | |
| Right Engine Mount Strut Bracket Nut/Stud | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Supercharger Bolt/Stud (Vin 1) | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft | |
| Supercharger Oil Plug | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Throttle Body Support Bolt (VIN K) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft | |
| Timing Chain Dampener Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft | |
| Upper Intake Manifold Bolt (VIN K) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Upper Intake Manifold Cover Nut | 3 N.m | 27 lb in | |
| Valve Lifter Guide Retainer Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Valve Rocker Arm Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Second Pass | 90 Degrees | ||
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Water Outlet Housing Bolt/Stud | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft | |
| Water Pump Bolt (Long) | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft | |
| Water Pump Bolt (Short) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft | |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt | 13 N.m | 116 lb in | |
| Wiring Harness Retainer Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
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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.