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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LS, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 14 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.0L)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Chevrolet HHR LS, Automatic
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 | ||
|
10 N.m | 89 lb in |
|
10 N.m | 89 lb in |
|
10 N.m | 89 lb in |
|
75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
|
100 degrees | |
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
|
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 | ||
|
25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
|
100 degrees | |
| Coolant Jacket Plug | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | ||
|
100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
|
125 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Bearings - Lower Crankcase to Block - Bedplate | ||
|
20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
|
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 | ||
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
|
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 | ||
|
53 N.m | 39 lb ft |
|
25 degrees | |
| Flywheel Bolt - Manual Transmission | ||
|
53 N.m | 39 lb ft |
|
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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.