Fastener Tightening Specifications

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Backup Lamp Switch 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Clutch Line Bracket Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Clutch Release Cylinder Bolts 12 N.m 9 lb ft
Drain Plug 39 N.m 29 lb ft
Fill Plug 39 N.m 29 lb ft
Ground Cable Bolts 13 N.m 10 lb ft
Left Transaxle Mount Bracket Bolts 52 N.m 38 lb ft
Left Transaxle Mount Bolts 52 N.m 38 lb ft
Left Transaxle Mount Through Bolt 80 N.m 59 lb ft
Lock Ball Assembly 29 N.m 22 lb ft
Lower Transmission to Engine Bolts
  • #1 Bolts
64 N.m 47 lb ft
  • #2 Bolts
47 N.m 35 lb ft
  • #3 Bolts
23 N.m 17 lb ft
Shift Lever Shaft Assembly 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Starter Wire Nut 10 N.m 87 lb in
Starter Motor Retaining Bolts 37 N.m 28 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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