Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
A/C
  • Compressor Bolt - Rear - CTS Only
45 N.m 33 lb ft
  • Compressor Bolt - Rear - All Except CTS
58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Compressor Bolt - Front
22 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Compressor Bracket Bolt - Front
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Compressor Hose Assembly Bolt
9 N.m 80 lb in
Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Intermediate Drive Sprocket Bolt - Idler Sprocket 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Camshaft Position Actuator
  • Camshaft Bolt
58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Oil Control Valve Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Catalytic Converter
  • Exhaust Manifold Nut
50 N.m 37 lb ft
Close Out Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolt
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Second Pass - Counterclockwise
Back Off to Zero
  • Third Pass
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Final Pass
110 Degrees
Coolant Outlet Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass
100 N.m 74 lb ft
  • Final Pass
150 Degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolt - Inner
  • First Pass
20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • Final Pass
80 degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolt - Outer
  • First Pass
15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Final Pass
110 Degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolt - Side
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
60 Degrees
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolt - M8
  • First Pass
15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Final Pass
75 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt - M11
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
150 degrees
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug 31 N.m 23 lb ft
Drive Belt
  • Idler Pulley Bolt
58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Tensioner Bolt
58 N.m 43 lb ft
ECM
  • Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bracket Bolt - Front
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt - Side
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Grounding Bolt
4.5 N.m 40 lb in
ECT Sensor 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Engine Flex Plate, Auto Trans, Bolt
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
45 Degrees
Engine Flywheel, Manual Trans, Bolt 67 N.m 49 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Studs 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt - M6 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt - M8
  • First Pass
20 N.m 14 lb ft
  • Second Pass
20 N.m 14 lb ft
  • Final Pass
60 Degrees
Engine Front Cover Bolt - M12 65 N.m 48 lb ft
Engine Mount
  • Bracket Bolt to Engine Block - M8 (AWD)
38 N.m 28 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt to Engine Block - M8 (RWD)
22 N.m 16 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt to Engine Block - M10
60 N.m 45 lb ft
  • Nut to Engine Mount Bracket
80 N.m 59 lb ft
  • Nut to Frame
80 N.m 59 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket
  • Bolt - Cylinder Head Rear
40 N.m 30 lb ft
  • Bolt - ECM Bracket Side
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Bolt - ECM Bracket Top
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Left Side Oil Filter Adapter
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Left Side Oil Pan
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Near Crankshaft Position Sensor
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Bolt - Right Side Block Front
23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Bolt - Right Side Head Front
10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Wiring Harness Ground
  • Bolt - ECM Bracket Top
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Left Cylinder Head Side
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Bolt - Right Cylinder Head Rear
10 N.m 89 lb in
EVAP Purge Valve Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Manifold
  • Bolt
20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • Heat Shield Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Lower Heat Shield, Knock Sensor Shield, Bolt
58 N.m 43 lb ft
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor 33 N.m 25 lb ft
Fuel Line Pressure Fuel Line Fitting Nuts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Fuel Pump Bolts - High Pressure 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Fuel Rail Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Generator
  • Bolt
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt - Front
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Bracket Bolt - Side
22 N.m 16 lb ft
  • Cable Nut
13 N.m 115 lb in
Ground Cable Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Heater Inlet/Outlet Pipe Assembly Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Ignition Coil Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold
  • Brace Bolt - Engine Front Cover M12
65 N.m 48 lb ft
  • Brace Bolt/Ball Stud - Intake Manifold M6
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Ball Stud to Cam Cover M6
5 N.m 44 lb in
  • Sight Shield Ball Stud
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Tuning Valve Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Long
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Short
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Upper-to-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Knock Sensor Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
MAP Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Drain Plug 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Filter Cap 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Filter Housing Adapter
  • Bolt - Cylinder Head M10
58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Bolt - Engine Block M8
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug 31 N.m 23 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pan
  • Bolt - Block M8
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Bolt - Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing M6
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Windage Tray Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pressure Sender 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Oil Pump
  • Bolt
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Cover Bolt
13 N.m 115 lb in
Oxygen Sensor
  • Pump Converter Pipe
40 N.m 30 lb ft
PCV Tube Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Piston Oil Cooling Nozzle Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Power Steering Pump
  • Bracket to Engine Bolt

    Acadia/Enclave/Outlook/Traverse; Equinox/Terrain; Vue

50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • Bracket to Engine Bolt

    All Except: Acadia/Enclave/Outlook/Traverse; Equinox/Terrain; Vue

58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Pump to Bracket Bolt
22 N.m 16 lb ft
  • Reservoir Bolt - Lower
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Reservoir Bolt - Upper
9 N.m 80 lb in
Primary Camshaft Drive Chain
  • Left Lower Guide Bolt - Oil Pump - Second Design
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Tensioner Bolt
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Upper Guide Bolt
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Radiator Outlet Pipe
  • Bolt - Generator Bracket
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Bolt - Right Cylinder Head Rear
58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Bolt - Thermostat Housing
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain
  • Guide Bolt
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Shoe Bolt
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Tensioner Bolt
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Spark Plug 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Starter Motor
  • Bolt
58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Cable Nut
13 N.m 115 lb in
Suction Tube Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Suction Screen Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Thermostat Housing Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Torque Converter Bolt 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Transmission
  • Mount Bolt to Transmission - RPO M82
60 N.m 45 lb ft
  • Range Selector Lever Nut
9.5 N.m 84 lb in
  • To Engine Bolt
50 N.m 37 lb ft
Water Pump
  • Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Pulley Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
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