Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp 4 N.m 35 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Coolant Heater Cord Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Coolant Heater 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Cooling Fan Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Fitting- Radiator 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Fan Shroud Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Front Drive Axle Bolt/Nut 100 N.m 75 lb ft
Oil Cooler Hose Adapter Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Oil Cooler Hose Bracket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Radiator Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Surge Tank Bolt/Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolt
  • First Pass
15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Final Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
Water Pump Inlet Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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