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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Balance Shaft Gear Bolt
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 Additional 35 Degrees
Bellhousing Bolt 32 (44)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 18 (25)
Connecting Rod Cap Nut
Step 1 20 (27)
Step 2 Additional 70 Degrees
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 74 (100)
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Bolt/Nut 27 (36)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
Step 1 22 (30)
Step 2
Short Bolts (No. 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11) Additional 55 Degrees
Medium Bolts (No. 12, 13) Additional 65 Degrees
Long Bolts (No. 1, 4, 5, 8, 9) Additional 75 Degrees
Exhaust Manifold Bolt
Step 1 11 (15)
Step 2 22 (30)
Flywheel Bolt 74 (100)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 78 (106)
Oil Filter Adapter Bolt 16 (22)
Oil Pan Nut/Bolt 18 (25)
Oil Pump Bolt 66 (90)
Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer Bolt 11 (15)
Rocker Arm
With Press-In Studs
Rocker Stud 35 (47)
Rocker Nut 18 (25)
With Screw-In Studs
Rocker Stud 35 (47)
Rocker Nut 19 (26)
Valve Lifter Retainer Bolt 12 (16)
Water Pump Bolt 33 (45)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Balance Shaft Retainer Plate Bolts 106 (12)
Camshaft Retainer Bolt 106 (12)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Holddown Bolt 80 (9)
Front Cover Bolt 106 (12)
Intake Manifold
Upper
Step 1 44 (5)
Step 2 89 (10)
Lower
Step 1 27 (3)
Step 2 106 (12)
Step 3 133 (15)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 106 (12)
Valve Cover Bolt 89 (10)
(1) Apply GM Sealant (1052080) to head bolt threads. Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.