Cooling System Torque Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Cooling System Torque Specifications
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COOLING SYSTEM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Coolant Heater (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 37 (50)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 37 (50)
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug (4.3L) 15 (20)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 15 (20)
Fan & Water Pump Pulley Bolt (4.3L) 18 (25)
Fan Clutch Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 17 (23)
Fan Clutch Nut (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 41 (56)
Fan Clutch Retaining Bolts (4.3L) 24 (33)
Oil Cooler Hose Bracket Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 18 (25)
Oil Cooler Line Fittings-To-Oil Filter Base (4.3L) 13 (17)
Oil Cooler Line Fittings-To-Oil Filter Base (4.3L Auxiliary Oil Cooler) 26 (35)
Oil Cooler Line Fittings-To-Radiator (4.3L) 18 (24)
Radiator Bolt 18 (25)
Thermostat Housing Bolt (4.3L) 18 (25)
Thermostat Housing Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 11 (15)
Thermostat Housing Crossover Bolt (6.0L) 16 (21)
Thermostat Housing Crossover Retaining Bolts (4.3L) 35 (47)
Water Outlet Stud (4.3L) 18 (25)
Water Pump Bolt (4.3L) 33 (45)
Water Pump Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
First Pass 11 (15)
Final Pass 22 (30)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp Screw (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 62 (7)
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Wing Nut (4.3L) 27 (3)
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Stud/Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 106 (12)
Coolant Heater Bolt (4.3L) 18 (2)
Coolant Heater Cord Bolt 71 (8)
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Bolt 97 (11)
Engine Coolant Heater Cord Bracket Bolt 106 (12)
Engine Coolant Heater Cord Clip Bolt 106 (12)
Fan & Clutch Retaining Nut-To-Water Pump Pulley (4.3L) 42 (57)
Fan Shroud Bolt 80 (9)
Oil Cooler Hose Adapter Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 106 (12)
Oil Cooler Line Clip-To-Bracket Nut (4.3L) 106 (12)
Oil Level Indicator Tube & Transmission Fluid Fill Tube Lower Support Bolt (4.3L) 44 (4)
Radiator Surge Tank Bolt 53 (6)
Surge Tank Bolt/Nut 80 (9)
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Cover Bolt 80 (9)
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Electrical Connector Bolt 71 (8)
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