Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Application Specification
Metric English
Condenser Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Coolant Crossover Pipe Bolt (LZ4) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Coolant Heater (LZ4) 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Coolant Heater Bolt (L61) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (L61) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt (L61) 22 N.m 17 lb ft
Fuel Feed Pipe Bracket Bolt (L61) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Lower Radiator Support Bracket Bolt 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Radiator Surge Tank Pipe Bolt (LZ4) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Radiator Surge Tank-To-Body Nuts 6 N.m 53 lb in
Thermostat Housing Bolt (L61) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Thermostat Housing Bolt/Stud (LZ4) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Cover Bolt (L61) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Transmission Oil Cooler Line to Transaxle Nut 7 N.m 62 lb in
Upper Radiator Support Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Access Plate Bolt (L61) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolt (L61) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (LZ4) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Drain Plug (L61) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (LZ4) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Sprocket Bolt (L61) 10 N.m 10 N.m
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