Fastener Tightening Specifications

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
A/C
  • Compressor Bolt
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Compressor Hose Assembly Bolt
16 N.m 12 lb ft
Barometric (BARO) Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Position Actuator
  • Camshaft Bolt
58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Oil Control Valve Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Intermediate Drive Sprocket Bolt - Idler Sprocket 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Catalytic Converter
  • Exhaust Manifold Nut
50 N.m 37 lb ft
Close Out Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Connecting Rod Bolt
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Second Pass - Counter Clockwise
Back Off to Zero
  • Third Pass
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Final Pass
110 Degrees
Coolant Outlet Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass
100 N.m 74 lb ft
  • Final Pass
150 Degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolt
Inner
  • First Pass
20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • Final Pass
80 degrees
Outer
  • First Pass
15 N.m 10 lb ft
  • Final Pass
110 Degrees
Side
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
60 Degrees
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Crankshaft Position Sensor/Right Exhaust Manifold Lower Heat Shield
  • M6 - Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • M10 - Bolt
50 N.m 37 lb ft
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolt - M8
  • First Pass
15 N.m 10 lb ft
  • Final Pass
60 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt - M11
  • First Pass
45 N.m 33 lb ft
  • Final Pass
120 degrees
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug 31 N.m 23 lb ft
Drive Belt
  • Idler Pulley Bolt
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Idler Pulley Bracket Bolt
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Tensioner Bolt
50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Control Module (ECM)
  • Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bracket Bolt - Front
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt - Side
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Grounding Bolt
4.5 N.m 40 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Engine Flywheel Bolt
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
45 Degrees
Engine Front Cover Bolt 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Engine Mount
  • Nut to Engine Mount Bracket
80 N.m 59 lb ft
  • Nut to Frame
80 N.m 59 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt to Engine Block - M8
38 N.m 28 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt to Engine Block - M10
60 N.m 45 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket Bolt 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Engine Mount Lower Nut 47 N.m 35 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolts - to Engine 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolts - to Radiator Support 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Nut 48 N.m 35 lb ft
Engine Mount Upper Nut 53 N.m 39 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket
  • Bolt - Cylinder Head Rear
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - ECM Bracket Side
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Bolt - ECM Bracket Top
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Left Side Oil Pan
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Left Side Oil Filter Adapter
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Near Crankshaft Position Sensor
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Bolt - Right Side Block Front
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Bolt - Right Side Head Front
10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Wiring Harness Ground
  • Bolt - ECM Bracket Top
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Left Cylinder Head Side
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Right Cylinder Head Rear
10 N.m 89 lb in
Evaporative (EVAP) Purge Valve Bolt/Ball Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Crossover Pipe Nuts 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold
  • Bolt
20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • Heat Shield Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Studs
6 N.m 4.4 lb in
Fuel Rail Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Generator
  • Bolt
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Cable Nut
10 N.m 89 lb in
Ground Cable Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Heater Inlet/Outlet Pipe Assembly Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Ignition Coil Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold
  • Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Long
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Short
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Upper-to-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Tuning Valve Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
Knock Sensor Bolt 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Oil Drain Plug 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Filter 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Filter Housing Adapter Bolt 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug 31 N.m 23 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Level Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pan
  • Bolt - Block M8
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Bolt - Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing M6
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Windage Tray Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pressure Sender 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Oil Pump
  • Bolt
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Cover Bolt
13 N.m 115 lb in
Oxygen Sensor
  • Pump Converter Pipe
40 N.m 30 lb ft
PCV Tube Bracket Bolt/Ball Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Piston Oil Cooling Nozzle Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Power Steering Pump
  • Bracket to Engine Bolt
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Reservoir Stud
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Primary Camshaft Drive Chain
  • Tensioner Bolt
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Upper Guide Bolt
23 N.m 17 lb ft
Radiator Inlet Support Bracket Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Radiator Outlet Pipe Assembly Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain
  • Guide Bolt
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Shoe Bolt
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Tensioner Bolt
23 N.m 17 lb ft
Spark Plug 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Starter Motor
  • Bolt
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Cable Nut
10 N.m 89 lb in
Suction Tube Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Suction Screen Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Thermostat Housing Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Torque Converter Bolt 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Transmission
  • Mount Bolt to Transmission - RPO
60 N.m 45 lb ft
  • To Engine Bolt
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Range Selector Lever Nut
9.5 N.m 84 lb in
Water Pump
  • Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Pulley Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
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