Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Chevrolet HHR LS, AutomaticSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
A/C Compressor to Block Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Balance Shaft Adjustable Chain Guide Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Balance Shaft Fixed Chain Guide Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Balance Shaft Retaining Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Block Coolant Plug 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Block Heater Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cam Cover to Cylinder Head Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft
  • Camshaft Cap Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner
75 N.m 55 lb ft
  • Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator - First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator - Final Pass
100 degrees
  • Intake Camshaft Position Actuator - First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Intake Camshaft Position Actuator - Final Pass
100 degrees
Catalytic Converter Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Catalytic Converter Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Chain Guide Access Hole Plug 90 N.m 59 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolt
  • First Pass
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Final Pass
100 degrees
Coolant Jacket Plug 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass
100 N.m 74 lb ft
  • Final Pass
125 degrees
Crankshaft Bearings - Lower Crankcase to Block - Bedplate
  • First Pass
20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • Final Pass
77 degrees
Crankshaft Position Reluctor Ring 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolt
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
155 degrees
Cylinder Head Front Chain Case Bolt 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Cylinder Head Oil Gallery Plug 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Cylinder Head Opening Plate Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Front Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Rear Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Mount to Intermediate Bracket 65 N.m 48 lb ft
Engine Mount to Midrail Nuts 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold to Turbocharger Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 14 N.m 10 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Flywheel Bolt - Automatic Transmission
  • First Pass
53 N.m 39 lb ft
  • Final Pass
25 degrees
Flywheel Bolt - Manual Transmission
  • First Pass
53 N.m 39 lb ft
  • Final Pass
25 degrees
Front Cover to Block Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Pressure Dampener Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Pressure Sensor 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Fuel Pump Bolt - High Pressure 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Fuel Pump - High Pressure Line 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Fuel Pump - Low Pressure Line 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Fuel Pump Cover 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Rail Bolts 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Generator to Block Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold Brace Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Knock Sensor Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Lower Crankcase to Block Perimeter Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Cooler Bolts 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Oil Filter Adapter Cover 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Oil Gallery Gerotor Cover - Rear Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Oil Gallery Plug - Cylinder Head 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug - Rear - Block 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pan Baffle Bolt 14 N.m 10 lb ft
Oil Pan Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pressure Switch 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Oil Pump Gerotor Cover Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Plug 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Oxygen Sensor 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Piston Oil Squirter 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Tensioner Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Spark Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Starter Motor to Block Bolt 53 N.m 39 lb ft
Thermostat Housing to Block Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Adjustable Guide Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Fixed Guide Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Timing Chain Oil Nozzle Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Upper Guide Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Turbocharger Air Bypass Valve Cover Bolt/Screw 7 N.m 62 lb in
Turbocharger Air Cooler Outlet Pipe Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Turbocharger Brace Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Mounting Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Turbocharger Nut 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve Bracket Bolt/Screw 7 N.m 62 lb in
Vacuum Pump Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Vacuum Pump Bracket Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Vent Tube to Cylinder Head 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Water Jacket Drain Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Water Pipe Support Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Access Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump/Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Drain Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Water Pump Sprocket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
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