Torque Specifications
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ENGINE BLOCK
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | In. Lbs. | Ft. Lbs. | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecting Rod Bolts | ||||
| Step 1 | 30 | - | 22 | |
| Step 2 | 60 | - | 44 | |
| Step 3 | Rotate 60 degrees | |||
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CAUTION:
The 6.7L engine has different torque procedures for new and previously installed main bearing capscrews. Failure to use the correct torque procedure can result in engine damage. |
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| Crankshaft Main Cap Bolts (Previously Used) | ||||
| Step 1 | 60 | - | 44 | |
| Step 2 | 80 | - | 59 | |
| Step 3 | Rotate 90° | |||
| Crankshaft Main Cap Bolts (New Main Bearing Capscrews) | ||||
| Step 1 | 120 | - | 89 | |
| Step 2 | Loosen 360° | |||
| Step 3 | 60 | - | 44 | |
| Step 4 | 85 | - | 63 | |
| Step 5 | Rotate 120° | |||
| Bell Housing Access Cover Bolts | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Coolant Outlet Tube Bracket Bolt | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Coolant Outlet Tube Bracket Nut | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Coolant Outlet Tube Bolts | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Delta-P line Bracket Bolt | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Delta-P line Bracket Nut | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Delta-P Flare Nut | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Engine Block Stiffener Bolts (bottom of engine) | 43 | - | 32 | |
| Engine Block Stiffener Bolts (side of engine) | 89 | - | 66 | |
| Engine Block Stiffener Bolts (top of engine) | 89 | - | 66 | |
| Engine Mount Bolt | 102 | - | 75 | |
| Engine Mount Through Bolt Nut | 136 | - | 100 | |
| Engine Wire Harness P-clip Bolts (M6) | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Engine Wire Harness P-clip Bolts (M8) | 16 | - | 12 | |
| Coolant Vent Hose Banjo Bolt | 11 | - | 8 | |
| Piston Cooling Oil Jet Bolt | 15 | - | 11 | |
| Oil Cooler Bolts | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Oil Dip Stick Tube Bolt | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Oil Dip Stick Tube Nut | 9 | 80 | - | |
| Oil Pan Bolts | 28 | - | 21 | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 50 | - | 37 | |
| Oil Pressure Regulator Plug | 80 | - | 59 | |
| Oil Pressure Switch to Block Fitting | 18 | - | 13 | |
| Oil Pressure Switch to Block Fitting to Block | 30 | - | 22 | |
| Oil Pump-Bolts | Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, INSTALLATION, 6.7L . | |||
| Oil Suction Tube (Flange) Bolts M8 | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Oil Suction Tube (Brace) Bolt M10 | 43 | - | 32 | |
| Oxygen Sensor | 41 | - | 30 | |
| P-Clip Bolt | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Starter Motor B+ Cable Nut | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Starter Motor Bolts | 43 | - | 32 | |
| Torque Converter Bolts (68RFE) | 95 | - | 70 | |
| Torque Converter Bolts (AS69RC) | 110 | - | 81 | |
CYLINDER HEAD
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | In. Lbs. | Ft. Lbs. | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breather Cover Bolts | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Cylinder Head-Bolts | ||||
| Step 1 | 70 | - | 52 | |
| Step 2 | Back off 360 degrees | |||
| Step 3 | 105 | - | 77 | |
| Step 4 Verify | 105 | - | 77 | |
| Step 5 | Rotate All Bolts 1/4 Turn | |||
| Cylinder Head Cover Bolts | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Shield Bolts | 9 | - | 80 | |
| Engine Cover Bolts | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts | 53 | - | 39 | |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nuts | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Exhaust Manifold to EGR Cooler Studs | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Front Engine Lifting Bracket Bolts | 43 | - | 32 | |
| Fuel Delivery Lines-Banjo | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Fuel Drain Line-Banjo | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Fuel Injector Connector Tube Nut | 15 | - | 11 | |
| Step 2 | 55 | - | 41 | |
| Fuel Injector Wire Harness Nuts | 1.50 | 13 | - | |
| Fuel Injector Hold-down | 8 | 71 | - | |
| Fuel Tube, No. 6 Bracket Shield Bolts | 43 | - | 32 | |
| Fuel Tube-Rail to Cylinder Head | 40 | - | 30 | |
| Fuel Tube-Pump to Fuel Rail | 40 | - | 30 | |
| Fuel Rail Hold-down Bolt | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Generator Mounting Bolts | 65 | - | 48 | |
| Generator Mounting Bracket Bolts (Exhaust Side) | 33 | - | 24 | |
| Generator Mounting Bracket Bolts (Upper) (Intake Side) | 60 | - | 44 | |
| Generator Mounting Bracket Bolts (Lower) (Intake Side) | 33 | - | 24 | |
| Intake Manifold Bolts | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Intake Manifold Grid Heater Wire Harness Bolts | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Rear Engine Lifting Bracket Bolts | 77 | - | 57 | |
| Rocker Arm/Pedestal-Bolts | 36 | - | 27 | |
| Rocker Housing Bolts | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Valve Lash Adjusting Nut | 24 | - | 18 | |
FRONT ENGINE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | In. Lbs. | Ft. Lbs. | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner | 43 | 32 | - | |
| Fan Shroud Support Bracket Bolts | 32 | 24 | - | |
| Fan Shroud Nuts | 22 | 16 | - | |
| Fan Support Hub | 32 | - | 24 | |
| Fan Shroud Support Bracket Bolts | 32 | - | 24 | |
| Fuel Injection Pump Gear Access Cover | 8 | 71 | - | |
| Fuel Injection Pump Nuts | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Fuel Injection Pump Studs | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Front Cover | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Gear Housing Cover | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Vibration Damper Bolts | 40 + 60° | - | 30 + 60° |
REAR ENGINE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | In. Lbs. | Ft. Lbs. | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crankshaft Adapter Plate Bolts (G56 Trans) | 146 | - | 108 | |
| Dual Mass Flywheel Bolts | 61 | - | 45 | |
| Flexplate to Engine | 137 | - | 101 | |
| Flywheel to Engine | 137 | - | 101 | |
| Flywheel Housing Bolts | 77 | - | 57 | |
| Rear Oil Seal Retainer Bolts | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Transmission Adaptor Plate Bolts | 77 | - | 57 | |
| Transmission to Engine Bolts (68RFE) | 41 | - | 30 | |
| Transmission to Engine Bolts (AS69RC) | 41 | - | 30 | |
| Transmission to Engine Bolts (G56) | 41 | - | 30 | |
| Transmission Mount to Crossmember Nuts | 61 | - | 45 | |
| (G56) Transmission Mount Bolts | 61 | - | 45 | |
| (68RFE) Transmission Mount Bolts | 61 | - | 45 | |
| (AS69RC) Transmission Mount Bolts | 61 | - | 45 |
ACCESSORY DRIVE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | In. Lbs. | Ft. Lbs. | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt | 43 | - | 32 |
TURBOCHARGER
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | In. Lbs. | Ft. Lbs. | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Inlet to Intake Manifold Bolts | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Air Cleaner Body Bolt | 8 | 70 | - | |
| Air Cleaner Intake Air Tube Clamp | 4 | - | 35 | |
| Charge Air Cooler Bolt | 31 | - | 22 | |
| Charge Air Cooler Mounting Bracket (right side) | 28 | - | 21 | |
| Charge Air Cooler Support Bracket (left side) | 28 | - | 21 | |
| Charge Air Cooler Shroud | 14 | - | 10 | |
| Charge Air Cooler Tube Clamps | 11 | - | 8 | |
| Turbocharger Actuator Bolt | 11 | - | 8 | |
| Turbocharger Actuator Wire Harness Clip Bolt | 11 | - | 8 | |
| Turbocharger Air Inlet Tube Clamp | 11 | - | 8 | |
| Turbocharger Cleaning Port Plug | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Turbocharger Coolant Return Line Banjo Bolt | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Turbocharger Coolant Supply Line Banjo Bolt | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Turbocharger Nuts | 43 | - | 32 | |
| Turbocharger Studs | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Turbocharger Oil Drain Tube Bolts | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Turbocharger Oil Supply Line Union Nut | 24 | - | 18 | |
| Turbocharger Speed Sensor Bolt | 10 | 89 | - | |
| Turbocharger V-Band Clamp Nut | 17 | - | 13 |