Chevrolet Equinox 1 (2005-2009) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Yien Yien Chan
Updated: January 19, 2024

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Chevrolet Equinox 1 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Chevrolet Equinox 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Transfer Drain plug 24 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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  • Production years: 2005 - 2009
  • Generation: First
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

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engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Oil pan Oil pan 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Oil pan Oil pan side bolt 50 37
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Oil filter New seal nuts to the filter housing 9 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Oil filter Oil filter bypass hole plug 19 14
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure indicator switch 16 12
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube bolt 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Oil feeder Control valve bolts 12 9
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing cap bolts 20 15
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 20 15
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Spark plugs Spark plug wire support 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Spark plugs Spark plug to the cylinder head 15 11
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolt - Center 7 5 First pass
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolt - Center 13 10 Final pass
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolt - Corner 13 10 First pass
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolt - Corner 25 18 Final pass
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold bolt/stud 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Intake manifold Coolant air bleed pipe bolt to upper intake manifold 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Throttle body Throttle body bolt/stud 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Throttle body Throttle body stud 6 4
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Throttle body Throttle body to intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Engine block Coolant heater to engine block 50 37
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Engine block PCV baffle screw 6 4
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Engine mounts Motor mount 110 81
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Engine mounts Right engine mount bracket bolts 55 41
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket bolts 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Engine mounts Transaxle mount 50 37
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Engine mounts Transaxle mount through bolt 110 81
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Front
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Engine mounts Transaxle mount to frame bolt 50 37
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Sensor CMP sensor bolt 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sensor Knock sensor 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sensor MAP sensor 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sensor Speed sensor bolt 6 4
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sensor CKP sensor 11 8
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Alternator Generator brace nut 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Alternator Generator attachment bolt 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Starter Starter motor bolts 43 32
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Starter Starter solenoid nut 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Ignition coil/control module 5 4
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Negative battery cable nut to wheelhouse 12 9
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Battery box bolts to inside battery box 15 11
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Battery box bolts to outside of battery box 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Battery cable 17 13 Positive
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Battery cable 17 13 Negative
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Battery cooling box cover 2 1
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Ignition control module bracket 25 18 Nuts
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Ignition control module bracket 25 18 Bolts
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Battery tray bolts 15 11
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 140 103
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Crankshaft Crankshaft main bearing cap bolt / stud 50 37
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Crankshaft Crankshaft balancer bolt 125 92
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Crankshaft Crankshaft sprocket 140 103
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Common rail Fuel rail attaching bolt 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Water pump Water pump bolt 11 8
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Water pump Water pump pulley 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Heater core Evaporator outlet hose and liquid line nut 20 15
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Heater core Heater core cover screws to HVAC module 2 1
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler fitting to radiator 38 28
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Fuel/Oil cooler Transaxle oil cooler lines 9 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Coolant expansion tank Surge tank to the surge tank 8 6
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Radiator Upper radiator bracket bolt to the radiator support 20 15
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolt 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Radiator Water outlet housing bolt 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Radiator Condenser to the radiator 9 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Radiator CRFM bracket bolts to radiator support 20 15
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Air conditioning Compressor hose nut to compressor 20 15
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Air conditioning Compressor hose nut to condenser 20 15
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Air conditioning Compressor hose retainer nut to the battery box 9 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Air conditioning Pressure relief valve to compressor 9 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Air conditioning Liquid line nut to condenser 20 15
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Air conditioning Liquid line to body 9 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Air conditioning Evaporator outlet hose retainer plate nut t o TXV 20 15
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt tensioner & bolt 50 37
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Lower belt idler pulley and bolt 50 37
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain dampener bolts 21 15
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing cover for engine front cover bolt 55 41 Large bolt
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing cover for engine front cover bolt 55 41 Medium bolt
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing cover for engine front cover bolt 27 20 Small bolt
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Valve cover Control valve body cover 12 9
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Rocker arm Rocker arm bolts 42 31
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Rocker arm Rocker arm cover 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Fuel system Fuel injector wire harness bracket 5 4
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Fuel system Heater inlet pipe nut to engine 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Fuel system Heater outlet pipe to the intake manifold 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Fuel system Heater outlet pipe to throttle body nuts & bolts 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Fuel system Fuel tank strap bolt 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Fuel system Fuel hose/pipe to engine and transaxle 28 21
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Fuel system Fuel filter tube bracket bolts 12 9
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Fuel system Filter tube to fuel tank connecting hose and hose clamp 5 4
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts 130 96
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel drive shaft spindle nut 205 151
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Front
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel drive shaft spindle nut 125 92
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Clutch assembly Clutch field coil screws to compressor 5 4
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 71 52
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission fluid pan Fluid indicator bolt 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission fluid pan Fluid pan 13 10
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to cradle bolts 50 37
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission mount/case Tranmission mount 110 81
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Transmission mount/case Tranmission mount 110 81
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Front
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Transmission mount/case Tranmission mount to tranmission bolt 50 37
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount bracket to engine bolts 27 20 Location (1) & (2)
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount bracket to engine bolts 55 41 Location (3) & (4)
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to frame bolts 50 37
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to frame rail bolts 37 27
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to transmission bolts 55 41
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transfer Transaxle range selector lever and lever nut 16 12
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transfer Drain plug 24 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transfer Fill plug 15 11
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Drive/Axle shaft Propeller shaft 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Tie rod jam nut 60 44
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Steering knuckle Knuckle to toe link bolt and nut 160 118
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Steering rack Steering gear 110 81
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Steering rack Steering shaft to gear pinch bolt 34 25
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Steering rack Steering gear inner tie rod housing 78 58
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Steering rack Steering gear cylinder pipe fittings 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Steering column Steering coloumn bracket to cowl nut 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Steering shaft Steering shaft to gear pinch bolt 34 25
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Steering wheel Steering wheel nut 41 30
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Steering wheel Power steering cooler pipe fitting to the power steering gear 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Steering wheel Power steering gear hose fitting to the steering gear 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Steering wheel Power steering gear inlet hose fitting to power steering pump 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold HO2S to exhaust manifold 42 31
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nut 16 12
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stud 18 13
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust crossover pipe nuts 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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EGR EGR pipe to exhaust manifold 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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EGR EGR pipe to EGR valve 30 22
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter pipe flange to muffler pipe flange nuts 37 27
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake line Brake hose fitting bolt to brake caliper 52 38
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Brake line Brake hose bracket retaining bolt 12 9
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Front
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Brake line Brake pipe fitting 18 13
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Front
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Brake line Brake hose bolt 12 9
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Brake booster Vacuum brake booster mounting nuts 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Master cylinder Master cylinder mounting nuts 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Master cylinder Brake pipe fittings at master cylinder 18 13
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Parking brake Parking brake warning lamp switch mounting screw 14 10
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Parking brake Park brake cable retainer and lower trailing arm 12 9
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Parking brake Park brake cable retainer and vehicle unerbody 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Parking brake Park brake lever assembly 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Parking brake Park brake cable routing bolt 12 9
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Struts Strut to knuckle nut and bolt 180 133
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Struts Liquid line nut to the strut tower 9 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Struts Evaporative emission EVAP hose/pipe to strut tower 10 7
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Struts Upper strut mount bolts 25 18
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Struts Lower strut bolts and nuts 200 148
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Struts Strut shaft 55 41
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer link nut 65 48
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer shaft link 65 48
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts 70 52
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer link to stabilizer shaft nut 57 42
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer link to lower control arm nut 15 11
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Control arm Upper control arm to frame bolt 110 81
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Control arm Knuckle to lower control arm bolt and nut 160 118
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Control arm Knuckle to upper control arm bolt and nut 160 118
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Control arm Upper control arm to support nut 160 118
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Control arm Lower control arm to support nut 110 81
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Control arm Bushing to lower control arm 150 111
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Trailing arm Trailing arm to knuckle bolts 110 81
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Trailing arm Trailing arm bracket to body bolts 110 81
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Trailing arm Trailing arm bushing to bracket nut and bolt 160 118
  • 3.4L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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