Torque Specifications (4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L)
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L)
| Application |
Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Balance Shaft Gear Bolt |
| Step 1 |
15 (20) |
| Step 2 |
Additional 35 Degrees |
| Bellhousing Bolt |
35 (47) |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt |
18 (25) |
| Connecting Rod Cap Nut |
| 4.3L |
| Step 1 |
20 (27) |
| Step 2 |
Additional 70 Degrees |
| 5.0L & 5.7L |
| Step 1 |
20 (27) |
| Step 2 |
Additional 55 Degrees |
| Crankshaft Damper Bolt |
74 (100) |
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Bolt/Nut |
27 (36) |
| Cylinder Head Bolts |
| Step 1 |
24 (34) |
| Step 2 |
45 (61) |
| Step 3 |
65 (90) |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt |
| Step 1 |
11 (15) |
| Step 2 |
22 (30) |
| Flywheel Bolt |
74 (100) |
| Main Bearing Cap Bolt |
| 4.3L |
| Step 1 |
15 (20) |
| Step 2 |
Additional 73 Degrees |
| 5.0L & 5.7L |
| 2-Bolt Main |
77 (105) |
| 4-Bolt Main Inner |
77 (105) |
| 4-Bolt Main Outer |
67 (90) |
| Oil Filter Adapter Bolt (4.3L) |
15 (20) |
| Oil Filter Adapter Bolt (5.0L & 5.7L) |
18 (25) |
| Oil Pan Stud Nut |
18 (25) |
| Oil Pump Bolt |
66 (90) |
| Rocker Arm |
| 4.3L With Press-In Studs |
| Rocker Stud |
35 (47) |
| Rocker Nut |
18 (25) |
| 4.3L With Screw-In Studs |
| Rocker Stud |
35 (47) |
| Rocker Nut |
19 (26) |
| 5.0L & 5.7L |
|
| Thermostat Housing Bolt |
21 (28) |
| Valve Lifter Retainer Bolt |
| 4.3L |
12 (16) |
| 5.0L & 5.7L |
18 (25) |
| Water Pump Bolt |
33 (45) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Balance Shaft Retainer Plate Bolts (4.3L) |
106 (12) |
| Camshaft Retainer Bolt |
106 (12) |
| Front Cover Bolt |
106 (12) |
| Intake Manifold |
| Upper (4.3) |
| Step 1 |
44 (5) |
| Step 2 |
88 (10) |
| Upper (5.0 & 5.7) |
| Step 1 |
44 (5) |
| Step 2 |
88 (10) |
| Lower |
| Step 1 |
27 (3) |
| Step 2 |
106 (12) |
| Step 3 |
133 (15) |
| Oil Pan Bolt Or Stud Bolt |
106 (12) |
| Oil Pan Studs |
53 (6) |
| Oil Pump Cover Bolt |
106 (12) |
| Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer Bolt |
106 (12) |
| Valve Cover Bolt |
106 (12) |