Fastener Tightening Specifications

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ENGINE MECHANICAL (4.8L, 5.3L AND 6.0L) FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp	7 N.m	62 lb in
Air Conditioning Belt Tensioner Bolt	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Battery Cable Channel Bolt	12 N.m	106 lb in
Camshaft Retainer Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Camshaft Sensor Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts	35 N.m	26 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass	75 degrees
Coolant Temperature Gage Sensor	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass - to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed	330 N.m	240 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - First Pass - Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Final Pass	140 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts - First Pass in Sequence	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence	80 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Outer Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 20 N.m	15 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Outer Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence	51 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Crossbar Bolt	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolts - First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence	90 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts - Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence - Excluding the Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head	90 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts - Final Pass M11 Medium Length Bolts at Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head in Sequence	50 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts - M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Cylinder Head Coolant Plug	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Differential Carrier Lower Mounting Bolt/Nut	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs	60 N.m	44 lb ft
Engine Block Heater	40 N.m	30 lb ft
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs	60 N.m	44 lb ft
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Cover Bolts	12 N.m	106 lb in
Engine Flywheel Bolts - First Pass	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Engine Flywheel Bolts - Second Pass	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Engine Flywheel Bolts - Final Pass	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Engine Harness Ground Bolt - Right Rear	16 N.m	12 lb ft
Engine Harness Ground Bolt-to-Block	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Engine Mount Bolt-to-Engine Bracket	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Engine Mount Frame Bracket Through Bolt	75 N.m	55 lb ft
Engine Mount Frame Side Mount Bolt	65 N.m	50 lb ft
Engine Mount-to-Engine Bracket Bolt	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Engine Rear Cover Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Engine Service Lift Bracket M10 Bolts	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Engine Service Lift Bracket M8 Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Engine Shield Bolt	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Engine Valley Cover Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut	5 N.m	44 lb in
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Bolts - First Pass	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Final Pass	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts	9 N.m	80 lb in
Fuel Rail Bolts	10 N.m	89 lb in
Fuel Rail Cover Bolt	9 N.m	80 lb in
Fuel Rail Crossover Tube Bolts	3.8 N.m	34 lb in
Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Bolt	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Generator Cable Nut	9 N.m	80 lb in
Heater Hose Bracket Nut	9 N.m	80 lb in
Hood Hinge Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts	8 N.m	71 lb in
Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts	12 N.m	106 lb in
Inner Axle Housing Nut	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Intake Manifold Bolts - First Pass in Sequence	5 N.m	44 lb in
Intake Manifold Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence	10 N.m	89 lb in
Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bolts	10 N.m	89 lb in
Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bracket Bolts	5 N.m	45 lb in
Intake Manifold Sight Shield Retainer Bolt	5 N.m	44 lb in
Intake Manifold Wiring Harness Stud	10 N.m	89 lb in
Knock Sensors	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Oil Filter	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Oil Filter Fitting	55 N.m	40 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Oil Level Sensor	13 N.m	115 lb in
Oil Pan Baffle Bolts	12 N.m	106 lb in
Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Left Side	9 N.m	80 lb in
Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt - Right Side	9 N.m	80 lb in
Oil Pan Cover Bolts	12 N.m	106 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Oil Pan M8 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Oil Pan M6 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Rear Cover	12 N.m	106 lb in
Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolt	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Oil Pressure Sensor	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolts	12 N.m	106 lb in
Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug	12 N.m	106 lb in
Oil Pump Screen Nuts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt	12 N.m	106 lb in
Positive Battery Cable Clip Bolt	9 N.m	80 lb in
Power Steering Pump Rear Bolt	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Spark Plugs - New Cylinder Heads	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Spark Plugs - All Subsequent Installations	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Throttle Body Nuts	10 N.m	89 lb in
Throttle Body Studs	6 N.m	53 lb in
Torque Converter Bolt - 4L60-E/4L65-E Transmissions	63 N.m	47 lb ft
Torque Converter Bolt - 4L80-E/4L85-E Transmissions	60 N.m	44 lb ft
Transmission Bolt/Stud	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Transmission Cover Bolt	12 N.m	106 lb in
Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut	18 N.m	13 lb ft
Valve Lifter Guide Bolts	12 N.m	106 lb in
Valve Rocker Arm Bolts	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts	12 N.m	106 lb in
Water Inlet Housing Bolts	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Water Pump Bolts - First Pass	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Water Pump Bolts - Final Pass	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Water Pump Cover Bolts	15 N.m	11 lb ft