Chevrolet Colorado 2 (2015-on) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Chevrolet Colorado 2 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 2

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
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Oil filter Oil filter 24 18
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Oil filter Oil filter cap 25 18
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
  • LE6
  • LP8
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Spark plugs Glow plug 14 10
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 10 7
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Belt tensioner Drive belt tensioner bolt 58 43
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Wheels Wheel nuts 118 87
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  • Production years: 2015 - present
  • Generation: 2
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Chevrolet S10 3 Holden Colorado 2 HSV SportsCat GMC Canyon 2

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 25 18
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Oil pan Lower oil pan bolt 13 10 FIrst pass
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Oil pan Lower oil pan bolt 13 10 Final pass
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Oil pan Upper oil pan bolt 15 11 FIrst pass, Bolt M6
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Oil pan Upper oil pan bolt 15 11 Final pass, Bolt M6
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Oil pan Upper oil pan bolt 32 24 First pass, Bolt M8
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Oil pan Upper oil pan bolt 32 24 Final pass, Bolt M8
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle 32 24
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Oil filter Oil filter 24 18
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Oil filter Oil filter cap 25 18
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 35 26
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 14 10
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 30 22 First pass, M11 bolts
  • LY7
  • LP1
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 15 11 First pass, M8 bolts
  • LY7
  • LP1
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 25 18
  • LE6
  • LP8
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
  • LE6
  • LP8
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Spark plugs Glow plug 14 10
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolt 25 18 First pass
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Intake manifold Upper to Lower intake manifold bolts 23 17
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Intake manifold Intake manifold nuts 25 18
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt and nuts 24 18
  • LE6
  • LP8
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold fastener 24 18
  • LE6
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket bolt and nut 10 7
  • LP8
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket bolts - Left side 60 44
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket bolts - Right side 38 28 M8 bolts
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket bolts - Right side 60 44 M10 bolts
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Engine mounts Engine mount nut - Left side 80 59
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Engine mounts Engine mount nut - Right side 80 59
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Knock sensor Knock sensor fastener 15 11
  • LE6
  • LP8
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Knock sensor Right knock sensor bolt 25 18
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Knock sensor Left knock sensor bolt 23 17
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Alternator Generator bolt 33 24
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Alternator Generator bracket bolt 45 33
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Camshaft Camshaft cap bolts 10 7
  • LY7
  • LP1
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 9 7
  • LE6
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Camshaft Camshaft timing pulley bolt 20 15 First pass
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Water pump Water pump bolts 32 24
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 10 7
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Belt tensioner Drive belt idler pulley fastener 50 37
  • LE6
  • LP8
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Belt tensioner Drive belt tensioner bolt 58 43
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Belt tensioner Drive belt tensioner mounting bolt 45 33
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Valve cover Valve rocker arm cover bolt 11 8
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Front differential cover bolts 30 22
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate bolt 40 30
  • 2.5L Diesel Engine
  • 2.8L Diesel Engine
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate bolt 20 15
  • 2.4L Gasoline Engine
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate bolts 30 22
  • Manual Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid pan bolt 9 7
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount Transmission mount bolts 58 43
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount Transmission mount bolts 70 52
  • Manual Transmission
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Transmission adapter Transmission adapter bolt 69 51 Allen bolt
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Transmission adapter Transmission adapter bolt 15 11 Hex bolt
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Transmission adapter Transmission adapter plate bolt 79 58 Allen bolt
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Transmission adapter Transmission adapter plate bolt 45 33 Hex bolt
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Axle shaft Rear axle shaft nuts 84 62
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Steering linkage inner tie rod 108 80
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Tie rod end Rear lower tie rod end nut 137 101
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Tie rod end Rear upper tie rod bolt and nut 137 101
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Tie rod end Rear tie rod jam nut 70 52
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Tie rod end Steering linkage outer tie rod nut 98 72 First pass
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Tie rod end Steering linkage outer tie rod nut 29 21 Second pass
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Tie rod end Steering linkage outer tie rod nut 10 7 Third pass, Loosen
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Power steering pump Power steering pump bolt 25 18
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Power steering pump Power steering pump pulley 33 24
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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 bolts to Left cylinder head 20 15
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolts to Right cylinder head 20 15
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 36 27
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 10 7 First pass
  • LE6
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 24 18
  • LP8
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 32 24
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake caliper Front brake caliper bracket bolt 225 166
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Brake caliper Front brake caliper guide pin bolt 36 27
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Brake caliper Rear brake caliper bracket bolt 120 89
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Brake caliper Rear brake caliper guide pin bolt 31 23
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel nuts 118 87
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Wheels Front wheel bearing hub assembly nut 29 21
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Wheels Front wheel bearing to Wheel hub bolts 6 4
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber mounting nuts 55 41
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Shock absorbers/shocks Lower shock bolt 90 66
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer shaft link nut 50 37
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Lower stabilizer link nut 61 45
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Upper stabilizer link nut 61 45
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer shaft bolts 65 48 First pass
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Control arm Upper control arm bolts 137 101
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Ball joint Front lower control arm ball joint nuts 31 23
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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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