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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 8.1L)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8
Torque Specifications
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | 22 (30) | ||||||
| Connecting Rod Cap Nut | |||||||
| Step 1 | 22 (30) | ||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 90 degrees | ||||||
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | 189 (256) | ||||||
| Cylinder Head Bolts (1) | |||||||
| Step 1 | 22 (30) | ||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 120 degrees | ||||||
| Step 3 | |||||||
| Long Bolts No. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16 & 17 | Additional 60 degrees | ||||||
| Medium Bolts No. 15 & 18 | Additional 45 degrees | ||||||
| Short Bolts No. 4, 5, 12, & 13 | Additional 30 degrees | ||||||
| Exhaust Manifold Center Bolt | 26 (35) | ||||||
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield | |||||||
| Bolt | 19 (26) | ||||||
| Nut | 19 (26) | ||||||
| Exhaust Manifold Nut | 12 (16) | ||||||
| Flywheel Bolt | |||||||
| Step 1 | 30 (41) | ||||||
| Step 2 | 59 (80) | ||||||
| Step 3 | 74 (100) | ||||||
| Main Bearing Cap Bolt | |||||||
| Inner Bolts | |||||||
| Step 1 | 22 (30) | ||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 90 degrees | ||||||
| Outer Studs | |||||||
| Step 1 | 22 (30) | ||||||
| Step 2 | Additional 80 degrees | ||||||
| Oil Pan Bolt | |||||||
| Step 1 | (2) | ||||||
| Step 2 | 19 (26) | ||||||
| Oil Pump Bolt | 56 (76) | ||||||
| Valve Lifter Guide Retainer bolt | 19 (26) | ||||||
| Valve Rocker Arm Nut | 19 (26) | ||||||
| Valve Rocker Arm Stud | 37 (50) | ||||||
| Water Pump Bolt | |||||||
| Step 1 | 18 (24) | ||||||
| Step 2 | 37 (50) | ||||||
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt | 19 (26) | ||||||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||
| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 106 (12) | ||||||
| Camshaft Retainer Bolt | 106 (12) | ||||||
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 106 (12) | ||||||
| Front Cover Bolt | 89 (10) | ||||||
| Step 1 | 54 (6) | ||||||
| Step 2 | 106 (12) | ||||||
| Flywheel Cover Bolt | 106 (12) | ||||||
| Intake Manifold Bolt | |||||||
| Step 1 | 44 (5) | ||||||
| Step 2 | 44 (5) | ||||||
| Step 3 | 89 (10) | ||||||
| Step 4 | 89 (10) | ||||||
| Oil Pump Cover Bolt | 106 (12) | ||||||
| Valve Cover Bolt | |||||||
| Step 1 | 53 (6) | ||||||
| Step 2 | 106 (12) | ||||||
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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.