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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 10 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 5.0L & 5.7L (UNIT REPAIR))SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F
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 | ||
| Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Bolt and Nut | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Belt Idler Pulley Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Camshaft Retainer Bolt | 21-29 N.m | 15-21 lb ft | |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | 30-40 N.m | 22-30 lb ft | |
| Connecting Rod Nut | |||
| First Pass | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 70 degrees | ||
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft | |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt and Stud - Preferred Method | |||
| First Pass - Two Bolt Type Bearing Cap | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Final Pass - Two Bolt Type Bearing Cap | 73 degrees | ||
| First Pass - Four Bolt Type Bearing Cap | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Final Pass Outboard Bolt - Four Bolt Type Bearing Cap | 43 degrees | ||
| Final Pass Inboard Bolt and Stud - Four Bolt Type Bearing Cap | 73 degrees | ||
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt and Stud - Optional Strategy | |||
| Two Bolt Type Bearing Cap | 105 N.m | 77 lb ft | |
| Inboard Bolt and Stud - Four Bolt Type Bearing Cap | 105 N.m | 77 lb ft | |
| Outboard Bolt - Four Bolt Type Bearing Cap | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft | |
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in | |
| Crankshaft Pulley Bolt | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft | |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Nut and Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Retainer Stud | 6 N.m | 53 lb in | |
| Cylinder Head Bolt - Preferred Method | |||
| All Bolts First Pass in Sequence | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Long Bolt Final Pass in Sequence | 75 degrees | ||
| Medium Bolt Final Pass in Sequence | 65 degrees | ||
| Short Bolt Final Pass in Sequence | 55 degrees | ||
| Cylinder Head Bolt - Optional On-Vehicle Strategy | |||
| First Pass in Sequence | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft | |
| Second Pass in Sequence | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft | |
| Final Pass in Sequence | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft | |
| Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Distributor Cap Bolt | 2.4 N.m | 21 lb in | |
| Distributor Clamp Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| EGR Valve Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Final Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| EGR Valve Pipe Nut at Intake Manifold | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| EGR Valve Pipe Nut at Exhaust Manifold | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| EGR Valve Pipe Clamp Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Engine Block Coolant Drain Hole Plug | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Gage Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Engine Flywheel Bolt | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft | |
| Engine Front Cover Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Engine Lift Front Bracket Stud | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Bolt to Engine Mount Bracket Through-bolt | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Bolt to Engine Mount Frame Bracket | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Bracket Bolt to Engine | 54 N.m | 40 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Bracket Bolt to Frame | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft | |
| Engine Mount Heat Shield to Engine Mount Bracket | 6 N.m | 53 lb in | |
| Engine Mount Nut Through-bolt | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft | |
| Engine Oil Pressure Gage Sensor | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Engine Oil Pressure Gage Sensor Fitting - Plus Required Angle | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Stud | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt | |||
| First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Fan and Water Pump Pulley Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in | |
| Fuel Pipe Retainer Nut | 3 N.m | 27 lb in | |
| Generator and Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Bolt and Nut to Engine | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft | |
| Generator and Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Stud to Engine | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Ignition Coil Stud | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Knock Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Lower Intake Manifold Bolt | |||
| First Pass in Sequence | 3 N.m | 27 lb in | |
| Second Pass in Sequence | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Final Pass in Sequence | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Oil Filter Adapter Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Oil Filter Fitting | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft | |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Oil Pan Stud | 6 N.m | 53 lb in | |
| Oil Pan Stud Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Oil Pan Bolt or Stud | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Oil Pump Bolt to Rear Crankshaft Bearing Cap | |||
| First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 65 degrees | ||
| Oil Pump Cover Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt to Engine | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft | |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Stud to Engine | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Stud Nut | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft | |
| Power Steering Pump Nut to Engine | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft | |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Spark Plug | |||
| Initial Installation - NEW Cylinder Head | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| All Subsequent Installations | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Spark Plug Wire Support Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Square Socket Plug - Engine Block Oil Gallery | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Throttle Body Stud | 9 N.m | 80 lb in | |
| Transmission Cover Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Upper Intake Manifold Stud | |||
| First Pass | 5 N.m | 44 lb in | |
| Final Pass | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Valve Lifter Guide Retainer Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Water Outlet Stud | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Water Pump Bolt | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.