Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Chevrolet S10 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 S10 2

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	25	18	4.3L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Belt idler pulley bolt	50	37	4.3L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt tensioner bolt	50	37	4.3L Engine
Transmission fluid pan	Oil pan drain plug	18	13	Automatic Transmission
Wheels	Wheel lug nut	130	96

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Production years: 1994 - 2004
Generation: 2
Type of van: pickup
Model variant: Base
Also known as: GMC Sonoma Isuzu Hombre

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	25	18		4.3L Engine
Oil pan	Oil pan bolt and nut	25	18		4.3L Engine
Oil pan	Oil pan baffle bolt	12	9		4.3L Engine
Oil filter	Oil filter adapter bolt	21	15		4.3L Engine
Oil filter	Oil filter fitting	55	41		4.3L Engine
Oil pressure switch	Engine oil pressure gage sensor	30	22		4.3L Engine
Oil dipstick	Oil level indicator tube bolt	12	9		4.3L Engine
Oil dipstick	Oil level indicator tube bolt to Transmission fluid fill tube	12	9		4.3L Engine
Oil feeder	Oil fill tube bolt	25	18		4.3L Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump bolt to Rear crankshaft bearing cap	90	66		4.3L Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump cover bolt	12	9		4.3L Engine
Piston rods	Connecting rod nut	27	20	First pass	4.3L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	30	22	Preferred method, All bolts, First pass in sequence	4.3L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolt	35	26	Optional on-vehicle strategy, First pass in sequence	4.3L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolt	60	44	Optional on-vehicle strategy, Second pass in sequence	4.3L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolt	90	66	Optional on-vehicle strategy, Final pass in sequence	4.3L Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head core hole plug	20	15		4.3L Engine
Spark plugs	Spark plug	30	22	Initial installation, New cylinder head	4.3L Engine
Spark plugs	Spark plug	15	11	All subsequent installations	4.3L Engine
Spark plugs	Spark plug wire support bolt	12	9		4.3L Engine
Intake manifold	Lower intake manifold bolt	3	2	First pass in sequence	4.3L Engine
Intake manifold	Lower intake manifold bolt	12	9	Second pass in sequence	4.3L Engine
Intake manifold	Lower intake manifold bolt	15	11	Final pass in sequence	4.3L Engine
Intake manifold	Accelerator control cable bracket stud to Intake manifold	6	4		4.3L Engine
Throttle body	Throttle body stud	9	7		4.3L Engine
Throttle body	Accelerator control cable bracket stud to Throttle body	12	9		4.3L Engine
Engine block	Engine block coolant drain hole plug	20	15		4.3L Engine
Engine block	Engine block left rear oil gallery plug	30	22		4.3L Engine
Engine block	Engine block right rear oil gallery plug	20	15		4.3L Engine
Engine block	Engine block left side oil gallery plug	20	15		4.3L Engine
Engine block	Engine block oil gallery plug	20	15		4.3L Engine
Engine block	Engine coolant heater bolt/screw	2	1		4.3L Engine
Engine mounts	Engine lift front bracket stud	35	26		4.3L Engine
Engine mountsEngine mount bolt to Frame	59	25	18		4.3L Engine 4WD
Engine mounts	Engine mount bolt to Frame	47	35		4.3L Engine RWD
Engine mounts	Engine mount bracket bolt to Engine	64	47		4.3L Engine
Engine mounts	Engine mount bracket to Frame bolt	47	35		4.3L Engine RWD
Engine mounts	Engine mount bracket to Frame nut	42	31		4.3L Engine RWD
Engine mounts	Engine mount frame bracket through bolt	68	50		4.3L Engine
Engine mounts	Engine mount nut to Frame	42	31		4.3L Engine RWD
Engine mounts	Engine front cover bolt	12	9		4.3L Engine
Sensor	Crankshaft position sensor bolt	9	7		4.3L Engine
Sensor	Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor	220	162		4.3L Engine
Sensor	Knock sensor	25	18		4.3L Engine
Alternator	Generator and drive belt tensioner bracket bolt to Engine	41	30		4.3L Engine
Alternator	Generator and drive belt tensioner bracket stud nut	41	30		4.3L Engine
Alternator	Generator and drive belt tensioner stud to Engine	20	15		4.3L Engine
Starter	Starter mounting bolts	50	37		4.3L Engine
Battery	Negative battery cable stud	40	30		4.3L Engine
Battery	Ignition coil stud	12	9		4.3L Engine
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket bolt	25	18		4.3L Engine
Camshaft	Camshaft retainer bolt	12	9		4.3L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	58	43		4.3L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft balancer bolt	95	70		4.3L Engine
Crankshaft	Balance shaft retainer bolt	12	9		4.3L Engine
Crankshaft	Balance shaft driven gear bolt	20	15	First pass	4.3L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft bearing cap bolt	20	15	Preferred method, First pass	4.3L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft bearing cap bolt	105	77	Optional strategy	4.3L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolt and nut	12	9		4.3L Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft rear oil seal housing retainer stud	6	4		4.3L Engine
Water pump	Fan and water pump pulley bolt	25	18		4.3L Engine
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler pipe bracket bolt to Oil pan	10	7		4.3L Engine
Air conditioning	Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor side brace bolt	25	18		4.3L Engine
Air conditioning	Air Conditioning (A/C) hose bracket nut to Intake manifold	5	4		4.3L Engine
Air conditioning	Air Conditioning (A/C) pipe bracket nut to Rear of left cylinder head	35	26		4.3L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Belt idler pulley bolt	50	37		4.3L Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt tensioner bolt	50	37		4.3L Engine
Fuel system	Fuel meter body bracket bolt	10	7		4.3L Engine
Fuel system	Fuel pipe bracket bolt	6	4		4.3L Engine
Fuel system	Fuel pipe bracket stud to Rear of cylinder head	33	24		4.3L Engine
Fuel system	Fuel pipe retainer nut	3	2		4.3L Engine
Fuel system	Fuel supply pipe nut - fuel tank side	30	22		4.3L Engine

drivetrain torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate	Engine flywheel bolt	100	74	4.3L Engine
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission fluid fill tube bolt to Accelerator control cable bracket	6	4	4.3L Engine
Transmission mount/case	Transmission bolt to Oil pan	47	35	4.3L Engine
Transmission mount/case	Transmission cover bolt	12	9	4.3L Engine

steering torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Applies to
Power steering	Power steering pump bolt	50	37	4.3L Engine
Power steering	Power steering pump bracket stud nut	41	30	4.3L Engine
Power steering	Power steering pump bracket stud to Engine	20	15	4.3L Engine
Power steering	Power steering pump rear bracket nut to Engine	41	30	4.3L Engine
Power steering	Power steering pump rear bracket nut to Power steering pump	50	37	4.3L Engine
Power steering	Power steering pump bracket bolt to Engine	41	30	4.3L Engine

exhaust torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold bolt/stud	15	11	First pass	4.3L Engine
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold bolt/stud	30	22	Final pass	4.3L Engine
EGR	EGR valve inlet pipe clamp bolt	25	18		4.3L Engine
EGR	EGR valve inlet pipe nut at exhaust manifold	30	22		4.3L Engine
EGR	EGR valve inlet pipe nut at intake manifold	25	18		4.3L Engine

brakes torque settings

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Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Parking brake	Park brake bracket bolt to Frame	24	18		4.3L Engine

suspension torque settings

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

general torque settings

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

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Chevrolet S10 2 (1994-2004) Torque Spec Settings

Most-used torque settings for Chevrolet S10 2

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All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

drivetrain torque settings

steering torque settings

exhaust torque settings

brakes torque settings

suspension torque settings

general torque settings

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