Fastener Specifications

2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0L Eng VIN GSECTION Fastener Specifications
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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Camshaft Plug
Camshaft Position Sensor Seal
Connecting Rod Bearing
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket
Engine Front Cover Gasket
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Gasket
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Gasket
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Manifold Gasket
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Intake Manifold Gasket
Fuel Injector Combustion Seals
Fuel Injector Feed Pipe
Fuel Injection Fuel Return Hose Clip
Oil Filter Adapter Pipe Seal
Oil Level Indicator Tube Seal
Thermostat Bypass Hose Clamps
Throttle Body Gasket
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Gasket
Turbocharger Gasket
Turbocharger Oil Feed Gaskets
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Gasket
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Gasket
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Grommets
Valve Seals
Water Pump Inlet Pipe Seal
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt
  • First Pass
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Second Pass
Loosen 90 degrees.
  • Third Pass
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Final Pass
60 degrees
Connecting Rod Bolt
  • First Pass
30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Final Pass
40 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
  • First Pass
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass
90 degrees
Crankshaft Sprocket Bolt
  • First Pass
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass
120 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt - For NEW design cylinder head bolts that have captured washers
  • First Pass
30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Second, Third, and Final Pass
110 degrees each pass, 330 degrees total
Cylinder Head Bolt - For OLD design cylinder head bolts that do NOT have captured washers
  • First Pass
30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Second, Third, and Final Pass
85 degrees each pass, 255 degrees total
Engine Flywheel Bolt
  • First Pass
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Second Pass
Loosen 90 degrees.
  • Third Pass
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Final Pass
Tighten 60 degrees
Oil Filter 3/4 to 1 full turn after gasket makes contact with the sealing surface on the filter mounting flange
Lower Oil Pan Bolt 13 N.m (10 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Bracket Bolt 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Balance Bolt 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Balance Shaft Tube Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Ball Head Nut 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Camshaft Bearing Front Cap Bolt 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Camshaft Timing Pulley Bolt
  • First Pass
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass
60 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Direct Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolts 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Drive Belt Tensioner 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Fan Bracket Bolt 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover - Engine Front Cover to Engine Block 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover - Upper Oil Pan to Engine Front Cover 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover Hole Plug 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Engine Mount Bolt at Engine Block - Right Side 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Engine Mount Bolt at Frame 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
Engine Mount Bracket Bolt
  • First Pass:
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
60-75 degrees
Engine Oil Cooler Housing Bolt 10.8 N.m (96 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Engine Oil Pressure Switch 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Bracket Nut 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Manifold Brace Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Manifold Pipe Bolt - Short 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Manifold Pipe Bolt - Long 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Adapter Nut 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold Nut 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Stud 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Clip Bracket Bolt 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Fuel Feed Pipe 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Fuel Return Pipe Bolt 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Fuel Injection Pump Drive Pulley Nut 88 N.m (65 lb ft)
Fuel Pump Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Fuel Pump Nut 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Fuel Injector Bracket Bolt 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Fuel Injector Fuel Feed Pipe 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Generator Bolt 33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Generator Bracket Bolt 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Glow Plug 14 N.m (124 lb in)
Heater Bracket Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Intake Manifold Nut 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Vacuum Control Valve Bolt 7 N.m (62 lb in)
Map Sensor Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Oil Cooler Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Filter Adapter Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Filter Cap 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Filter Cap Plug 4 N.m (35 lb in)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt - Bolt 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt - Stud 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Oil Level Switch Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Oil Pan Baffle 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Oil Pan Deadener Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Oil Pressure Relief Valve 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Oil Pump Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Housing Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Oil Pump Cover Bypass Hole Plug 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Oil Pump Suction Pipe Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Piston Oil Nozzle Bolt 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Power Steering Pump Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Power Steering Pump Pulley 33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Throttle Body Bolt 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Timing Belt Rear Cover Bolt 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Timing Belt Front Cover Bolt - Upper 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Timing Belt Front Cover Bolt - Lower 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt 28 N.m (21 lb ft)
Transmission Adapter Bolt - Allen 69 N.m (51 lb ft)
Transmission Adapter Bolt - Hex 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Transmission Adapter Plate Bolt - Allen 79 N.m (58 lb ft)
Transmission Adapter Plate Bolt - Hex 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Turbocharger Brace Bolt 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Turbocharger Nut 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Bolt 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Bolt 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe at Engine Block 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Turbocharger Oil Feed Line Pipe at Turbocharger 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Fitting Adapter 54 N.m (40 lb ft)
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Upper Oil Pan Bolt - M6
  • First Pass
15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  • Second Pass
Loosen 90 degrees
  • Final Pass
15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Upper Oil Pan Bolt - M8
  • First Pass
32 N.m (24 lb ft)
  • Second Pass
Loosen 90 degrees
  • Final Pass
32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Upper Oil Pan Hole Plug 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Vacuum Pump Cover Bolt 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Vacuum Pump Hose Connector 13 N.m (10 lb ft)
Vacuum Pump Nut 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Stud 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Water Pump Bolt 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Water Pump Drain Plug 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Water Return Pipe Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
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