Fastener Tightening Specifications

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (4.3 L Engine) 7 N.m 62 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp Screw (4.8 L, 5.3 L, and 6.0 L Engines) 7 N.m 62 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (6.6 L Engine) 6 N.m 53 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Wingnut (4.3 L Engine) 3 N.m 27 lb in
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Mounting Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Bypass Pipe to Water Pump Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Charged Air Cooler Duct Clamp (6.6 L Engine) 6 N.m 53 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Stud/Bolt (4.8 L, 5.3 L, and 6.0 L Engines) 12 N.m 106 lb in
Cooling Fan Pulley/Nut (6.6 L Engine) 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Coolant Heater Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 2 N.m 18 lb in
Coolant Heater Cord Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Coolant Heater Bolt (4.3 L Engine) 2 N.m 18 lb in
Coolant Heater (4.8 L, 5.3 L, 6.0 L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Coolant Outlet Studs (4.3 L Engine) 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug (4.3 L Engine) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug (4.8 L, 5.3 L, 6.0 L, and 8.1 L Engines) 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug (6.6 L Engine) 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Engine Block Heater (8.1 L Engine) 60 N.m 40 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (6.6 L Engine) 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Engine Sight Shield Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Fan Clutch Bolt 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Fan Clutch Nut 56 N.m 41 lb ft
Fan Shroud Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Fan and Water Pump Pulley Bolt (4.3 L Engine) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Fuel Line Bracket Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt/Nut (8.1 L Engine) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Generator Bracket Stud (8.1 L Engine) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Generator Mounting Bracket Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Generator Positive Cable Nut (6.6 L Engine) 9 N.m 80 lb in
Heater Pipe Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Heater Pipe Bracket Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Idler Pulley Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 43 N.m 32 lb ft
Junction Block Bracket Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 9 N.m 80 lb in
Oil Cooler Hose Adapter Bolt (6.0 L Engine) 12 N.m 106 lb in
Oil Cooler Hose Bracket Bolt (6.0 L Engine) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Cooler Pipe Clip Bolt (8.1 L Engine) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Oil Separator Bracket Nut (6.6 L Engine) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bracket Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 46 N.m 34 lb ft
Radiator Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Surge Tank Bolt/Nut 9 N.m 80 lb in
Thermostat Cover Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Bolt (4.8 L, 5.3 L, and 6.0 L Engines) 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Bolt (8.1 L Engine) 37 N.m 27 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Crossover Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Cover Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Electrical Connector Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Turbocharger Coolant Bypass Valve (6.6 L Engine) 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Turbocharger Outlet Coolant Pipe Bracket Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Turbocharger Outlet Coolant Pipe Nut (6.6 L Engine) 9 N.m 80 lb in
Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 9 N.m 80 lb in
Water Crossover Bolt (8.1 L Engine) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Water Outlet Bolt (8.1 L Engine) 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Water Outlet Tube to Water Outlet Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Outlet Tube to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (4.3 L Engine) 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (8.1 L Engine) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (First Pass) (4.8 L, 5.3 L, and 6.0 L Engines) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (Final Pass) (4.8 L, 5.3 L, and 6.0 L Engines) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump to Water Pump Housing Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Water Pump to Water Pump Outlet Pipe Nuts (6.6 L Engine) 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (6.6 L Engine) 8 N.m 71 lb in
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