Fastener Tightening Specifications

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Backup Lamp Switch 37 N.m 28 lb ft
Bearing Retainer Bolts 29 N.m 21 lb ft
Clutch Actuator Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Clutch Housing Cover Bolts 14 N.m 10 lb ft
Oil Drain and Fill Plugs 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Shift Boot Screws 2 N.m 18 lb in
Shift Housing to Transmission Bolts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Shift Lever Nut 48 N.m 35 lb ft
Vehicle Speed Sensor 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Transmission-to-Engine Studs and Bolts 47 N.m 35 lb ft
Transmission Mount to Cross Member Nut 57 N.m 42 lb ft
Transmission Mount to Transmission Bolts (2.2L) 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Transmission Mount to Transmission Bolts (4.3L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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