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Engine Mechanical Fastener Tightening Specifications
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Engine Mechanical Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 GMC Sierra and 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Nut to Stud | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Nut to Throttle Body | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Stud to Intake Manifold | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Stud to Throttle Body | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Balance Shaft Driven Gear Bolt | ||
|
20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
|
35 degrees | |
| Balance Shaft Retainer Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Battery Cable Bracket Bolt to Oil Pan | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Battery Negative Cable Bolt to Engine | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Junction Block Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Camshaft Retainer Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Pulley Bolt | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt and Nut | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Cylinder Head Bolt (Preferred Method) | ||
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
|
75 degrees | |
|
65 degrees | |
|
55 degrees | |
| Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| EGR Valve Inlet Pipe Clamp Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| EGR Valve Inlet Pipe Nut at Intake Manifold | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| EGR Valve Inlet Pipe Nut at Exhaust Manifold | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) 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 Bracket Bolt (Special Tool J 41427) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Engine Mount Bolt to Engine Bracket | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Mount Engine Bracket Bolt to Engine | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Mount Frame Bracket Through-bolt | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Engine Mount Frame Side Mount Bolt | 65 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Engine Oil Level Sensor | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt to Battery Positive Cable Junction Block Bracket | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt to Generator and Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt to Rear Right Side Cylinder Head | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Stud | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut to Intake Manifold Stud | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Frame Cross Bar Bolt | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Generator and Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Bolt to Engine | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Generator and Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Stud to Engine | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Generator and Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Stud Nut | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Ground Wire Bolt to Rear of Left Side Cylinder Head | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Ground Wire Nut to Rear of Right Side Cylinder Head | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Heater Hose Bracket Bolt to Generator and Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Lower Intake Manifold Bolt | ||
|
3 N.m | 27 lb in |
|
12 N.m | 106 lb in |
|
15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket to Oil Pan Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Filter Fitting | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Bolt and Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Oil Pump Bolt to Rear Crankshaft Bearing Cap | 90 N.m | 66 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 Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Nut to Engine (Rear Bracket to Engine) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Check Valve Pipe Bracket Bolt to Exhaust Manifold | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Check Valve Pipe Stud Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Spark Plug | ||
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
|
15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Spark Plug Wire Support Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Starter Motor Wiring Harness/Transmission Cooler Pipe Bracket to Oil Pan Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Transmission to Oil Pan Bolt | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Transmission Cover Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Upper Intake Manifold Stud | ||
|
5 N.m | 44 lb in |
|
9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Valve Lifter Pushrod Guide Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Valve Rocker Arm Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 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.