Fastener Specifications

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe LS, 4WD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Fastener Specifications
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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

Application
NOTE:

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

Camshaft Cover Gasket
Camshaft Front Oil Seal
Camshaft Position Sensor Seal
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Seal
Engine Front Cover Gasket
Engine Oil Cooler Seal
Engine Oil Filter Cap Seal Ring
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Seal Ring
Intake Manifold Gasket
Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Pipe Seal Ring
Oil Feed Pipe Seal Ring
Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal
Quick Fitting Connector Seal Ring
Throttle Body Seal
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Seal Ring
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe to Engine Block Seal Ring
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Hollow Screw Seal Ring
Turbocharger Gasket
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Rubber Seal Ring
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Hollow Screw Seal Ring
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Gasket
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Sealing
Upper Engine Front Cover Gasket
Valve Stem Oil Seal
Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Seal
Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter V-Clamp
Water Outlet Seal
Water Pump Drain Plug Seal Ring
Water Pump Gasket
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric (English)
NOTE:

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

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt
  • First Pass:
35 N.m (26 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
Plus 30 Degrees
  • Final Pass:
Plus 15 Degrees
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate to Torque Converter Bolt 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt
  • First Pass:
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
Plus 45 Degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass:
150 N.m (111 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
Plus 45 - 60 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt
  • First Pass:
35 N.m (26 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
Plus 180 Degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolt
  • First Pass:
60 N.m (44 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
Plus 45 Degrees
  • Final Pass:
Plus 15 Degrees
Engine Mount Bracket Bolt
  • First Pass:
60 N.m (44 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
Plus 45 - 60 Degrees
Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Mount Bolt
  • First Pass:
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
Plus 60 - 75 Degrees
Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
  • First Pass:
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
Plus 60 Degrees
Inner Crankshaft Bearing Cap Tie plate bolt
  • First Pass:
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
Plus 60 Degrees
  • Final Pass:
Plus 15 Degrees
Intake Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
  • First Pass:
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
Plus 60 Degrees
Outer Crankshaft Bearing Cap Tie plate bolt
  • First Pass:
10 N.m (89 lb in)
  • Second Pass:
Plus 60 Degrees
  • Final Pass:
Plus 15 Degrees
Transmission Mount Bolt
  • First Pass:
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
Plus 70 Degrees
Turbocharger Nut 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Turbocharger Quick Fitting Connector 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric (English)
NOTE:

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

Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Camshaft Cover Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Catalytic Converter to Bracket 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter to Turbocharger (V-Clamp) 13 N.m (115 lb in)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Tie Plate Hole Plug 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt M8 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt M10 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Engine Front Cover Bolt M10 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Engine Front Cover Bolt M6 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Engine Lift Bracket Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Engine Mount Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Engine Mount Nut 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Filter Cap 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Oil Heater Bolt 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Exhaust Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Fuel Injection Rail Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Generator Bolt 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Ignition Coil Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Intake Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Intake Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Intake Manifold Bolt 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Knock Sensor 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Cooler Coolant Outlet Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pan Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 14 N.m (124 lb in)
Oil Pressure Indicator Switch 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Oil Pressure Relief Valve 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Piston Oil Nozzle Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Spark Plug 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Starter Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Throttle Body Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Timing Chain Guide Right Side Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Timing Chain Tensioner Plug 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe Bolt 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Hollow Screw 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Hollow Screw 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Nut 7 N.m (62 lb in)
Upper Timing Chain Guide Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Water Outlet Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Water Pump Bolt
  • First Pass:
8 N.m (71 lb in)
  • Final Pass:
Plus 30 Degrees
Water Pump Drain Plug 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
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