Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
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- All fasteners and threaded holes on the 4.8/5.3/6.0 liter engines utilize metric threads.
- Cylinder head, connecting rod, crankshaft balancer, and main bearing cap bolts now apply a torque angle strategy.
- Certain fasteners should not be reused. Bolts, studs, or other fasteners that must be replaced will be called out in the specific service procedure.
- Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications and Thread Repair Specifications