2005 Chevrolet Astro Van Cargo, RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Accelerator Cable Bracket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Accelerator Cable Bracket Nut 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Fastener 12 N.m 106 lb in
Accelerator Pedal Assembly Bolts 5 N.m 44 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp 4 N.m 35 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Nut 2 N.m 18 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Adapter Stud 8 N.m 71 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Mounting Screws 2.2 N.m 19 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Screws 2.2 N.m 19 lb in
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Mounting Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Coolant Hose Nipple 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Distributor Cap Screws 2.4 N.m 21 lb in
Distributor Mounting Clamp Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Distributor Rotor Retaining Screws 1.9 N.m 17 lb in
Engine Compartment Rear Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut to EVAP Canister Purge Valve Stud 8 N.m 71 lb in
EVAP Canister Purge Valve Mounting Nuts 12 N.m 106 lb in
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Feed Pipe Fittings to Fuel Filter 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Fuel Fill Hose Clamp 3 N.m 27 lb in
Fuel Filter Mounting Clamp Bolt 11 N.m 97 lb in
Fuel Filler Tube Attaching Screw 11.5 N.m 102 lb in
Fuel Filler Tube to Fuel Filler Pocket Screws 1.9 N.m 17 lb in
Fuel Pipes to Cross Rail Retainer Bolt 11 N.m 97 lb in
Fuel Pipes to Cylinder Head Retainer Stud 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Fuel Pipes to Fuel Meter Body Retaining Nuts 3 N.m 27 lb in
Fuel Pipes to Transmission Retainer Stud 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Fittings 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Fuel Return Pipe to Coupler Fitting 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Fuel Tank Strap Bolts 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Idle Air Control Valve Attaching Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
Ignition Coil Bracket Stud 11 N.m 97 lb in
Ignition Coil Mounting Screws 11 N.m 97 lb in
Ignition Module Mounting Screws 3.5 N.m 31 lb in
Injector Retainer Lock Nuts 3 N.m 27 lb in
Knock Sensor (KS) Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Sensor Hose Clamp 4 N.m 35 lb in
Power Brake Fitting 13 N.m 115 lb in
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connectors 8 N.m 71 lb in
Spark Plug-New Aluminum Head 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Spark Plug-New Iron Head 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Spark Plug-Used Head 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Steering Linkage Shield Mounting Bolt 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Throttle Body Retaining Studs 9 N.m 80 lb in
Throttle Cable Bracket Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
TP Sensor Bolts 2 N.m 18 lb in
Vacuum Module Attaching Bolts 8 N.m 71 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:

  • 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.