Chevrolet Colorado 1 (2004-2012) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Chevrolet Colorado 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 settings for Chevrolet Colorado 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 24 18
  • 5.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
  • 5.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 11 8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • 2.8L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • 2.9L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • 3.7L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • 5.3L Engine
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bolts 110 81
  • 2.8L Engine
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bolts 110 81
  • 2.9L Engine
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bolts 110 81
  • 3.7L Engine
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bolts 110 81
  • 5.3L Engine
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 136 100
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  • Production years: 2004 - 2012
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: GMC Canyon 1 Isuzu i-series Holden Colorado

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 24 18
  • 5.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt 11 8 Bolt M6
  • 5.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt 24 18 Bolt M8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle 11 8 Bolt M6
  • 5.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan closeout cover 11 8 Bolt M6
  • 5.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt 11 8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump pickup tube 11 8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pickup tube to Block 24 18
  • 5.3L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 20 15 Stage 1
  • 5.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head 30 22 Smaller M8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head 30 22 Stage 1, Medium M11
  • 5.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head 30 22 Stage 1, Longest M11
  • 5.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
  • 5.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 11 8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body 11 8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Motor mount (engine side) 50 37
  • 5.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Motor mount (frame side) 80 59
  • 5.3L Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 11 8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Alternator Alternator front bracket 50 37
  • 5.3L Engine
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Battery Ignition control module 11 8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft timing sprocket 35 26
  • 5.3L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft retaining plate bolts 24 18
  • 5.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Main cap bolts 20 15 Stage 1, Inner bolts
  • 5.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Main cap bolts 20 15 Stage 1, Outer studs
  • 5.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Main cap bolts 24 18 Side bolts
  • 5.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley 50 37 Stage 1
  • 5.3L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail 11 8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Water pump Water pump 30 22
  • 5.3L Engine
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Water pump Water pump cover 15 11
  • 5.3L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor 50 37
  • 5.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt idler pulley 50 37
  • 5.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt tensioner 50 37
  • 5.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing cover 24 18
  • 5.3L Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover 11 8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Valve cover Valve lifter retainer 11 8
  • 5.3L Engine
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Rocker arm Rocker arm 30 22
  • 5.3L Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Rear end ring gear 129 95 With E-locker
  • 5.3L Engine
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Differential Rear carrier bearing cap 109 80
  • 5.3L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • 5.3L Engine
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel axle nut 259 191
  • 5.3L Engine
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub to Knuckle 125 92
  • 5.3L Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel to Converter 62 46
  • 5.3L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission pan 14 10
  • 5.3L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission drain plug 20 15
  • 5.3L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Bell housing bolts 48 35
  • 5.3L Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle backing plate 41 30
  • 5.3L Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Outer tie rod endlink 57 42
  • 5.3L Engine
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Tie rod end Inner tie rod 100 74
  • 5.3L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump 24 18
  • 5.3L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump pulley 24 18
  • 5.3L Engine
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 24 18
  • 5.3L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Pipe 35 26
  • 5.3L Engine
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EGR EGR pipe 30 22
  • 5.3L Engine
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front brake caliper bolts 110 81
  • 5.3L Engine
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Disc brake Front caliper slide bolt 42 31
  • 5.3L Engine
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Disc brake Rear caliper slide bolt 31 23
  • 5.3L Engine
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Disc brake Front caliper bracket 175 129
  • 5.3L Engine
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Disc brake Rear caliper bracket 201 148
  • 5.3L Engine
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Disc brake Front caliper banjo bolt 41 30
  • 5.3L Engine
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Disc brake Rear caliper banjo bolt 41 30
  • 5.3L Engine
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Disc brake Front brake rotor to Hub bolts 110 81
  • 5.3L Engine
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Spring Rear axle U-bolts 100 74
  • 5.3L Engine
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Spring Leaf spring mounting nuts 240 177
  • 5.3L Engine
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Spring Leaf spring shackle nuts 160 118
  • 5.3L Engine
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Spring Leaf spring anchor plate bolts 80 59 Stage 1
  • 5.3L Engine
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Spring Leaf spring center pin 41 30
  • 5.3L Engine
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock upper nuts 27 20
  • 5.3L Engine
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock upper bolts 115 85
  • 5.3L Engine
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock lower bolt 110 81
  • 5.3L Engine
  • RWD
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock lower bolt 71 52
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 4WD
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock lower bolt 160 118
  • 5.3L Engine
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bracket frame bolt 50 37
  • 5.3L Engine
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer endlink nut 43 32
  • 5.3L Engine
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Radius arm Front torsion bar to Arm 80 59
  • 5.3L Engine
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Control arm Front lower ball joint to Arm bolts 60 44
  • 5.3L Engine
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Control arm Front upper ball joint to Arm bolts 35 26
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 2WD
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Control arm Front upper ball joint to Arm bolts 48 35
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 4WD
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Control arm Front lower arm frame bolts 165 122
  • 5.3L Engine
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Control arm Front upper arm frame bolts 155 114
  • 5.3L Engine
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Ball joint Front lower ball joint nut 145 107
  • 5.3L Engine
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Ball joint Front upper ball joint nut 100 74
  • 5.3L Engine
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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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