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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 09:57 AM
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Default Tq specs Quick ref.

Here's a quick reference list. Copy, paste, save, ignore, whatever. I'm having a slow day at work.

All specs are lbs-ft unless noted otherwise. ***These are when using GM OEM Fasteners***


A/C Belt Tensioner Bolt
18

Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Bolts
89 lb-in

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt
18

Camshaft Retainer Bolt
18

Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
26

Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt (In Sequence and Evenly Over 3 Increments)
52
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Connecting Rod Bolts – First Pass
15 (Step 1)

Connecting Rod Bolts – Final Pass
85 degrees (Step 2)
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Crankshaft Balancer Bolt – Installation Pass with Used Bolt – to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed
240

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt – New Bolt

•Step 1
110

•Step 2
Loosen 360 degrees

•Step 3
59

•Final Step
125 degrees
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Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts – Inner Bolts – First Pass in Sequence
15 (step 1)

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts – Inner Bolts – Final Pass in Sequence
80 degrees (Step 2)

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts
18

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs – Outer Studs – First Pass in Sequence
15 (Step 1)

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs - Outer Studs – Final Pass in Sequence
51 degrees (Step 2)
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Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut
18

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt
18
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(Early models)

Cylinder Head Bolts (First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence)
22 (Step 1)

Cylinder Head Bolts (Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence)
90 degrees (Step 2 -All Bolts)

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 (Step 3-long bolts)

Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass M11 Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head in Sequence)
50 degrees (Step 3-Med bolts)

Cylinder Head Bolts (M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence)
22
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(Late models)

Cylinder Head M8 Bolts – in Sequence
22

Cylinder Head M11 Bolts – First Pass in Sequence
22

Cylinder Head M11 Bolts – Second Pass in Sequence
90 degrees

Cylinder Head M11 Bolts – Final Pass in Sequence
70 degrees

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Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
37

Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt
37

Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs
44

Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolts and Studs
106 lb-in
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Engine Flywheel Bolt (First Pass)
15 (Step 1)

Engine Flywheel Bolt (Second Pass)
37 (Step 2)

Engine Flywheel Bolt (Final Pass)
74 (Step 3)
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Engine Front Cover Bolts
18

Engine Rear Cover Bolts
22

Engine Valley Cover Bolt
18
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Exhaust Manifold Bolts – First Pass
11 (Step 1)

Exhaust Manifold Bolts – Final Pass
18 (Step 2)
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Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolts
89 lb-in
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Intake Manifold Bolts (First Pass in Sequence)
44 lb-in

Intake Manifold Bolts (Final Pass in Sequence)
89 lb-in
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Oil Pan M6 Bolts – Oil Pan-to-Rear Housing
106 lb-in

Oil Pan M8 Bolts – Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover
18

Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolt
15

Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts
18

Oil Pump Cover Bolts
106 lb-in

Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug
106 lb-in

Oil Pump Screen Nuts
18

Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt
106 lb-in

Spark Plug (All Subsequent Installations)
11

Spark Plug (New Cylinder Head)
15

Throttle Body Bolts
106 lb-in

Torque Converter Bolt – 4L60-E/4L65-E Transmissions
47

Torque Converter Bolt – 4L80-E/4L85-E Transmissions
44

Transmission Bolt (Automatic Transmission)
70

Transmission Bolt (Manual Transmission)
37

Transmission Cover Bolt
106 lb-in

Valve Lifter Guide Bolt
106 lb-in

Valve Rocker Arm Bolt
22

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt
106 lb-in

Water Inlet Housing Bolts
11

Water Pump Bolts – First Pass
11 (Step 1)

Water Pump Bolts – Final Pass
22 (Step 2)

Water Pump Cover Bolts
11
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 04:23 PM
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are the rod bolts reuseable or one time use thanks
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