Torque Specifications: V6

1983 Pontiac Grand Prix Base, 5.0 HSECTION V6
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (V6)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
2.8L (173")
Engine Mounting Bracket-to-Engine 70-92 (95-125)
Engine Mounting Torque Strut Bracket 30-40 (41-54)
Flywheel-to-Torque Converter 25-35 (34-47)
Starter-to-Engine 26-37 (35-50)
Transmission-to-Engine 48-63 (65-85)
3.0L (181")
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft 60 (81)
Starter-to-Engine 35 (48)
Transaxle Brace-to-Transaxle 26-37 (35-50)
Transaxle Brace-to-Engine Mounting Bracket 66 (90)
Transmission-to-Engine 55 (75)
3.8L (231") & 4.1L (252")
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft 60 (81)
Motor Mount-to-Crossmember 33 (45)
Motor Mount-to-Engine 59 (80)
Motor Mount Through Bolt 48 (65)
Starter-to-Engine 35 (48)
Transmission-to-Engine 35 (48)
4.3L (262") Diesel
Flywheel-to-Torque Converter 35 (48)
Motor Mount-to-Engine 37 (50)
Motor Mount-to-Frame 38 (52)
Motor Mount Through Bolt 55 (75)
Starter-to-Engine 32 (43)
Transmission-to-Engine 35 (48)
RENDER: 1.0x

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