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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 136 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.4L (UNIT REPAIR))SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | ||
| Balance Shaft Cover Nut and Bolt | 13 N.m | 115 lb in | |
| Balance Shaft Driven Sprocket Bolt (left hand thread) | |||
| First Pass | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 45 degrees | ||
| Balance Shaft to Housing Bolts 8 mm hex | |||
| First Pass | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Final Pass | 40 degrees | ||
| Balance Shaft Housing Bolts 10 mm hex | |||
| First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 40 degrees | ||
| Balance Shaft to Block Bolts 13 mm hex | |||
| First Pass | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 70 degrees | ||
| Balance Shaft to Block Bolts 15 mm hex | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft | |
| Balance Shaft to Block Bolts 18 mm hex | |||
| First Pass | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 60 degrees | ||
| Camshaft Housing Cover-to-Camshaft Housing Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 30 degrees | ||
| Camshaft Housing-to-Cylinder Head Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 90 degrees | ||
| Camshaft (exhaust) Rear Cover | 14 N.m | 124 lb in | |
| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Camshaft Sprocket to the Camshaft Bolt | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft | |
| Connecting Rod Nuts | |||
| First Pass | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 80 degrees | ||
| Coolant Bleeder Valve | Fully Driven, Seated, Not Stripped | ||
| Coolant Outlet to Cylinder Head | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Coolant Pump Cover to the Block | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Coolant Pump to the Coolant Pump Cover | 14 N.m | 124 lb in | |
| Coolant Pump to the Timing Chain Housing | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Crankshaft Balancer to the Crankshaft | |||
| First Pass | 175 N.m | 129 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 90 degrees | ||
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts | |||
| First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 90 degrees | ||
| Crankshaft Position Sensor to Block | 9 N.m | 80 lb in | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts | Refer to Procedure | ||
| Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe | 14 N.m | 124 lb in | |
| Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Nut | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft | |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor to the Coolant Outlet | 11 N.m | 97 lb in | |
| Engine Lift Bracket | 96 N.m | 68 lb ft | |
| EVAP Canister Purge Valve Solenoid Bracket Bolt | 8 N.m | 72 lb in | |
| Exhaust Manifold to the Cylinder Head Nuts | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold to the Cylinder Head Studs | 11 N.m | 97 lb in | |
| Exhaust Manifold Upper Heat Shield to the Manifold Bolts | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Flywheel to the Crankshaft | |||
| First Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 45 degrees | ||
| Front Cover to the Timing Chain Housing | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Fuel Pipe Bracket to the Camshaft Housing | |||
| First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 30 degrees | ||
| Fuel Pipe to the Fuel Rail Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Fuel Rail to the Camshaft Housing | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Ignition Coil and Module Assembly to the Camshaft Housings | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft | |
| Intake Manifold to the Cylinder Head Bolts/Nuts | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Intake Manifold to the Cylinder Head Studs | 11 N.m | 97 lb in | |
| Knock Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Oil/Air Separator To Block Bolts | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Oil Dipstick Tube Bolt/Screw | 8 N.m | 71 lb in | |
| Oil Filter Connector to the Block | 29 N.m | 21 lb ft | |
| Oil Filter to the Block | 3/4 to one complete turn after gasket contact | ||
| Oil Pan Bolts | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Oil Pan Bolts, Second Set | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Oil Pan Studs | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Oil Passage Plug Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Oil Passage Plugs, Block 1/8x27 | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Oil Passage Plugs, 3/8x18 | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Oil Passage Plugs, 1/4x18 | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Oil Pressure Switch | 14 N.m | 124 lb in | |
| Oil Pump to the Balance Shaft Housing (Long Bolts) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Oil Pump to the Balance Shaft Housing (Short Bolts) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Oxygen Sensor To Exhaust Manifold | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft | |
| Power steering Pipe to the Pump Nut | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft | |
| Power steering Pump to the Cam Carrier Bolts | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Rear Crankshaft Seal Housing to Block | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Spark Plugs to the Cylinder Head | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft | |
| Starter to the Block Bolt | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft | |
| Tensioner to Tensioner Bracket Nut | 54 N.m | 40 lb ft | |
| Throttle Body to the Intake Manifold | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Thrust Plate to the Balance Shaft Housing | 13 N.m | 115 lb in | |
| Timing Chain Housing to the Block Bolts/Studs | 29 N.m | 21 lb ft | |
| Timing Chain Housing to the Camshaft Housings | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft | |
| Timing Chain Tensioner to Housing | 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.