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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Balance Shaft Gear Bolt (1)
Step 1 16 (22)
Step 2 Additional 70 Degrees
Balance Shaft Retainer Bolt 22 (30)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
Step 1 74 (100)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Connecting Rod Bolt
Step 1 20 (27)
Step 2 Additional 50 Degrees
Crankshaft Pulley/Balancer Bolt
Step 1 110 (149)
Step 2
"C", "H", & "W" Bodies Additional 76 Degrees
"F" Body Additional 114 Degrees
Crankshaft Rear Seal Housing Bolt
Step 1 15 (11)
Step 2 Additional 50 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (2)
Step 1 37 (50)
Step 2
2000 Additional 130 Degrees
2001 Additional 120 Degrees
Step 3 (2000 "C", "H", & "W" Bodies 4 Center Bolts) Additional 30 Degrees
Drive Bolt Tensioner Bracket Bolt (VIN 1) 37 (50)
EGR Valve Adaptor Nut 37 (50)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt
"C", "H", & "W" Bodies 22 (30)
"F" Body 17 (23)
Flywheel Bolt
Step 1 11 (15)
Step 2 Additional 50 Degrees
Front Cover Bolt
Step 1 (3) 15 (20)
Step 2 Additional 40 Degrees
Fuel Feed & Return Line Fitting 18 (24)
Intake Manifold Bolts
VIN 1
Lower (1)(4) 11 (15)
Upper (Supercharger) 17 (23)
VIN K
Lower (1)(5) 11 (15)
Upper (6)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt
Step 1 30 (41)
Step 2 Additional 110 Degrees
Oil Cooler Adapter Connector 37 (50)
Oil Filter Adapter-To-Front Cover Bolt
"H" Body 22 (30)
"W" Body
Step 1 11 (15)
Step 2 Additional 50 Degrees
Oil Pan Bolt (1) 10 (14)
Oil Screen-To-Block Bolt 11 (15)
Rocker Arm Bolt (1)
Step 1 11 (15)
Step 2 Additional 90 Degrees
Side Main Bearing Cap Bolt
Step 1 11 (15)
Step 2 Additional 45 Degrees
Supercharger-To-Intake Manifold Bolt (VIN 1) 17 (23)
Timing Chain Damper Bolt (Special Bolt) 16 (22)
Valve Lifter Guide Bolt 22 (30)
Water Pump Bolt (VIN 1 & K)
Short Bolt 11 (15)
Long Bolt 22 (30)
Water Pump Bolt (Except VIN 1 & K)
Step 1 11 (15)
Step 2 Additional 80 Degrees
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Oil Pump Cover Screw 97 (11)
Rocker Arm Cover Bolt (1) 89 (10)
Throttle Body Nut 89 (10)
(1) Apply thread locking compound to bolt(s).
(2) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(3) Apply thread sealant to bolt(s).
(4) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(5) Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure or Figure.
(6) On Camaro and Firebird, tighten vertical bolts to 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m) and side bolts to 22 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m) in sequence. See Figure. Except Camaro and Firebird, tighten bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m) in sequence. See Figure.