Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Active Fuel Management Oil Pressure Relief Valve	27 N.m	20 lb ft
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - First Pass	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - Second Pass	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts - Final Pass	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Battery Cable Channel Bolt	12 N.m	106 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Magnet Bolts	10 N.m	89 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve - First Pass	65 N.m	48 lb ft
Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Valve - Final Pass	90 degrees
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Wire Harness Bolt	10 N.m	89 lb in
Camshaft Retainer Bolts - Hex Head Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt	75 N.m	55 lb ft
Camshaft Retainer Bolts - TORX Head Bolts	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass	85 degrees
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Cover Bolts	12 N.m	106 lb in
Coolant Temperature Sensor	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass with Used Bolt - to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed	330 N.m	240 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - New Bolt
Step 1	150 N.m	110 lb ft
Step 2	Loosen 360 degrees
Step 3	80 N.m	59 lb ft
Final Step	125 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
M8 Bolts (1-5) - First Pass in Sequence	20 N.m	15 lb ft
M8 Bolts (1-5) - Second Pass in Sequence	30 N.m	22 lb ft
M8 Bolts (6-10) - First Pass in Sequence	20 N.m	15 lb ft
M8 Bolts (6-10) - Second Pass in Sequence	30 N.m	22 lb ft
M10 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence	20 N.m	15 lb ft
M10 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence	80 degrees
M10 Studs - First Pass in Sequence	20 N.m	15 lb ft
M10 Studs - Final Pass in Sequence	51 degrees
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolts	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Crossbar Bolts/Nuts - 1500 Series	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Crossbar Bolts/Nuts - 2500 Series	120 N.m	89 lb ft
Cylinder Head M8 Bolts - in Sequence	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Second Pass in Sequence	90 degrees
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence	70 degrees
Cylinder Head Plug	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Differential Carrier-to-Crossbar Nuts	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Hole Plug	60 N.m	44 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Heater	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs	60 N.m	44 lb ft
Engine Harness Ground Strap Bolt/Stud	16 N.m	12 lb ft
Engine Harness-to-Generator Bracket Bolt	9 N.m	80 lb in
Engine Harness Retainer-to-Intake Manifold Nut	5 N.m	44 lb in
Engine Mount Bracket Through Bolt (L96)	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Engine Mount-to-Engine Block Bolts	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts	65 N.m	48 lb ft
Engine Shield-to-Crossbar Bolts	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Evaporative (EVAP) Emission Pipe Bracket Nut	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolts - First Pass	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Final Pass	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts	9 N.m	80 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Studs	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Flex Plate-to-Torque Converter Bolts - 4L60-E/4L70-E/6L80 Transmission	63 N.m	47 lb ft
Flex Plate-to-Torque Converter Bolts - 4L80-E Transmission	60 N.m	44 lb ft
Front Cover Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Front Drive Axle Bracket Bolts	90 N.m	67 lb ft
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolts	10 N.m	89 lb in
Fuel Injection 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 Bolts	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Heater Hose Bracket Nut	9 N.m	80 lb in
Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Studs	12 N.m	106 lb in
Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts	10 N.m	89 lb in
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 Retainer Bolts	5 N.m	44 lb in
J 41798 M8 Bolt	25 N.m	18 lb ft
J 41798 M10 Bolts	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Knock Sensor Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Negative Battery Cable Stud	25 N.m	18 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 Pan Baffle Bolts	10 N.m	89 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	9 N.m	80 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Oil Pan M6 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Rear Housing	12 N.m	106 lb in
Oil Pan M8 Bolts - Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolts	28 N.m	21 lb ft
Oil Pressure Sensor	35 N.m	26 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 Bolts	12 N.m	106 lb in
Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Power Steering Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Spark Plugs	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Throttle Body Bolts	10 N.m	89 lb in
Throttle Body Nuts	10 N.m	89 lb in
Throttle Body Studs	6 N.m	53 lb in
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Transfer Case Vent Hose Bracket Nut	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Transmission Housing-to-Engine Bolts/Studs	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Clip Bolt	9 N.m	80 lb in
Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut	18 N.m	13 lb ft
Valley Cover Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Valve Lifter Guide Bolts	12 N.m	106 lb in
Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Bolts	25 N.m	18 lb ft
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