Chevrolet S10 2 (1994-2004) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay Engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering
Updated: February 09, 2024

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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 specs for Chevrolet S10 2

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt idler pulley bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt tensioner bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan drain plug 18 13
  • Automatic Transmission
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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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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
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt and nut 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter bolt 21 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter fitting 55 41
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Engine oil pressure gage sensor 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube bolt to Transmission fluid fill tube 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil feeder Oil fill tube bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt to Rear crankshaft bearing cap 90 66
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod nut 27 20 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 30 22 Preferred method, All bolts, First pass in sequence
  • 4.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 35 26 Optional on-vehicle strategy, First pass in sequence
  • 4.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 60 44 Optional on-vehicle strategy, Second pass in sequence
  • 4.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 90 66 Optional on-vehicle strategy, Final pass in sequence
  • 4.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head core hole plug 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plug 30 22 Initial installation, New cylinder head
  • 4.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plug 15 11 All subsequent installations
  • 4.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plug wire support bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolt 3 2 First pass in sequence
  • 4.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolt 12 9 Second pass in sequence
  • 4.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolt 15 11 Final pass in sequence
  • 4.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Accelerator control cable bracket stud to Intake manifold 6 4
  • 4.3L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body stud 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Throttle body Accelerator control cable bracket stud to Throttle body 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine block Engine block coolant drain hole plug 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine block Engine block left rear oil gallery plug 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine block Engine block right rear oil gallery plug 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine block Engine block left side oil gallery plug 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine block Engine block oil gallery plug 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine block Engine coolant heater bolt/screw 2 1
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine lift front bracket stud 35 26
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mountsEngine mount bolt to Frame 59 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • 4WD
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Engine mounts Engine mount bolt to Frame 47 35
  • 4.3L Engine
  • RWD
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket bolt to Engine 64 47
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Frame bolt 47 35
  • 4.3L Engine
  • RWD
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Frame nut 42 31
  • 4.3L Engine
  • RWD
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Engine mounts Engine mount frame bracket through bolt 68 50
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount nut to Frame 42 31
  • 4.3L Engine
  • RWD
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Sensor Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor 220 162
  • 4.3L Engine
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Sensor Knock sensor 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Alternator Generator and drive belt tensioner bracket bolt to Engine 41 30
  • 4.3L Engine
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Alternator Generator and drive belt tensioner bracket stud nut 41 30
  • 4.3L Engine
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Alternator Generator and drive belt tensioner stud to Engine 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Starter Starter mounting bolts 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Battery Negative battery cable stud 40 30
  • 4.3L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil stud 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft retainer bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 58 43
  • 4.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft balancer bolt 95 70
  • 4.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft retainer bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft driven gear bolt 20 15 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolt 20 15 Preferred method, First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolt 105 77 Optional strategy
  • 4.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolt and nut 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear oil seal housing retainer stud 6 4
  • 4.3L Engine
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Water pump Fan and water pump pulley bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler pipe bracket bolt to Oil pan 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Air conditioning Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor side brace bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Air conditioning Air Conditioning (A/C) hose bracket nut to Intake manifold 5 4
  • 4.3L Engine
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Air conditioning Air Conditioning (A/C) pipe bracket nut to Rear of left cylinder head 35 26
  • 4.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt idler pulley bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt tensioner bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Fuel system Fuel meter body bracket bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Fuel system Fuel pipe bracket bolt 6 4
  • 4.3L Engine
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Fuel system Fuel pipe bracket stud to Rear of cylinder head 33 24
  • 4.3L Engine
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Fuel system Fuel pipe retainer nut 3 2
  • 4.3L Engine
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Fuel system Fuel supply pipe nut - fuel tank side 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Power steering pump bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump bracket stud nut 41 30
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump bracket stud to Engine 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump rear bracket nut to Engine 41 30
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump rear bracket nut to Power steering pump 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump bracket bolt to Engine 41 30
  • 4.3L 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 bolt/stud 15 11 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolt/stud 30 22 Final pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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EGR EGR valve inlet pipe clamp bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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EGR EGR valve inlet pipe nut at exhaust manifold 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
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EGR EGR valve inlet pipe nut at intake manifold 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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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
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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
Example of a S10 2

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