Chevrolet Avalanche 1 (2002-2006) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Avalanche 1

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	20	15	Iron head	8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22	New iron head	8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Steering wheel	Wheel nut	190	140	Nuts	8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD

All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	20	15	Iron head	8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	30	22	New iron head	8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Throttle body	Throttle body nuts	10	7		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Sensor	Vehicle speed sensor	11	8		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI Automatic
Sensor	Vehicle speed sensor	22	16		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI Manual
Sensor	Wheel speed sensor	18	13		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Sensor	ECT sensor	20	15		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Sensor	CMP sensor	12	9		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Sensor	CKP sensor	12	9		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Sensor	Knock sensor	19	14		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Sensor	MAP sensor	12	9		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Sensor	HO2S	141	104		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Alternator	Alternator mounting bracket	25	18		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Alternator	Alternator mounting bolt	25	18	Right	8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Alternator	Alternator mounting bolt	50	37	Left	8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Alternator	Generator mounting bolt	50	37		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Alternator	Electrical connection to generator	18	13		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Alternator	Generator cable junction block	9	7		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Starter	Starter lead nut	9	7		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Starter	Starter heat shield bolts	3	2		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Starter	Starter heat shield nuts	5	4		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Battery	Battery feed wire	8	6		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Battery	Negative battery cable	18	13		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Battery	Battery negative terminal bolts	16	12		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Battery	Ignition coil bolts	12	9		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Battery	Battery cable bracket bolt	25	18		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Battery	Positive battery cable bolt	17	13		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Common rail	Fuel rail attaching bolts	12	9		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Air conditioning	A/C refrigerant filter	15	11		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Air conditioning	A/C compressor hose assembly bolt	34	25		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
PCM	PCM connector end bolts	8	6		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Fuel system	Fuel injection sight shield	10	7		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel hub	12	9		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Wheel hub assembly	Hub and bearing assembly	180	133		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Clutch pressure plate	Clutch plate retaining bolts	18	13		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel to torque converter bolts	63	46		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Transmission mount/case	Transmission to the engine	50	37		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Transmission mount/case	Heat shield to transmission bolt	17	13		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Transmission mount/case	Transmission rear mount to transmission bolt and nut	25	18		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Torque converter	Torque converter cover to transmission stud and bolt	33	24		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Torque converter	Torque converter cover to engine boltd	50	37		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod nut	45	33	Minimum	8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Tie rod end	Tie rod nut	45	33	Maximum	8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Tie rod end	Inner tie rod at steering relay rod	48	35		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Steering rack	Steering arm to steering knuckle	16	12	Bolts	8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Steering rack	Steering arm to steering knuckle	16	12	Nuts	8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Steering wheel	Wheel nut	190	140	Nuts	8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold	30	22		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
EGR	EGR valve	22	16		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
EGR	EGR valve adapter bracket	22	16		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Muffler	Muffler nuts	45	33		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Brake caliper mounting bracket bolt	175	129	1500 series vehicles	8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Disc brake	Brake caliper mounting bracket bolt	300	221	2500 series vehicles	8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Disc brake	Caliper guide pin bolts	108	80		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Disc brake	Caliper bracket bolts	200	148		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
Brake line	Brake hose	9	7		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Brake line	Brake pipe fittings	30	22		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI
Brake pedal	Accelerator pedal mounting bolts	20	15		8.1L Gasoline Engine 2WD
ABS	Brake pressure Modular Valve	25	18		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD MFI

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel	115	85		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorber mounting bolts to lower control arm	25	18		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorber bolt nut	80	59		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD
Stabilizer bar	Stabilizer bar to lower control arm	33	24		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link to stabilizer shaft	68	50		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD
Control arm	Lower control arm pivot nuts	145	107		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD
Control arm	Frame cross bar	100	74		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD
Control arm	Control arm mounting bolts	190	140		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD
Control arm	Lower control arm nuts and washers	175	129		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD
Control arm	Upper control arm and adjustment cams	190	140		8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD
Ball joint	Ball stud nut	122	90	Minimum	8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD
Ball joint	Ball stud nut	175	129	Maximum	8.1L Gasoline Engine 4WD

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