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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 103 (140)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 Additional 75 Degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt 76 (103)
Cylinder Head Bolt (NEW Bolts) (1)(2)
Step 1 (2)
Step 2 (2)
Engine Mount Bracket-To-Oil Pan 43 (58)
Engine Mount Nut 32 (43)
Engine Mount Strut Bracket
Right 37 (50)
Left 52 (71)
Radiator 21 (28)
Exhaust Crossover Pipe Nut 18 (24)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt 12 (16)
Flexplate/Flywheel Bolt (3) 52 (71)
Front Timing Case Cover Bolt
Large Diameter
Long 41 (56)
Short 35 (47)
Small Diameter 21 (28)
Ignition Coil Bracket 18 (24)
Intake Manifold Bolts
Lower
Step 1 (5)
Step 2 (5)
Step 3 (5)
Upper 18 (24)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt
Step 1 37 (50)
Step 2 Additional 77 Degrees
Oil Cooler Fitting 37 (50)
Oil Pan-To-Block
Bottom Bolt 18 (24)
Side Bolt 37 (50)
Oil Pump Mounting Bolt 30 (41)
Rocker Arm Bolt
Step 1 14 (19)
Step 2 Additional 30 Degrees
Serpentine Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 37 (50)
Spark Plugs 15 (20)
Thermostat Housing Bolts 18 (25)
Throttle Body Bolt 18 (24)
Timing Chain Damper Bolt 15 (20)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 18 (24)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt 89 (10)
Thermostat By-Pass Pipe-To-Front Cover Bolt 106 (12)
Valve Cover Bolt (6) 89 (10)
Valve Lifter Guide Bolt 89 (10)
Water Pump-To-Front Cover Bolt 89 (10)
(1) Apply Sealant (1052080) to cylinder head bolts.
(2) Refer to TSB REVISED CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION AND TIGHTENING SEQUENCE . Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(3) Apply Thread Locker (12345382) to flexplate/flywheel bolts.
(4) This information has been revised due to GM® Administrative Message #VSS20030024, dated 3/4/2003.
(5) See TSB For Revised Lower Intake TorqueFigure.
(6) Finger tighten first.