Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Chevrolet S10 3 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 3

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	25	18
Oil filter	Oil filter	24	18
Oil filter	Oil filter cap	25	18
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	18	13		LE6 LP8
Spark plugs	Glow plug	14	10
Water pump	Water pump pulley bolts	10	7
Belt tensioner	Drive belt tensioner bolt	58	43
Wheels	Wheel nuts	118	87

To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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

drivetrain torque settings

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

steering torque settings

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Steering linkage inner tie rod	108	80
Tie rod end	Rear lower tie rod end nut	137	101
Tie rod end	Rear upper tie rod bolt and nut	137	101
Tie rod end	Rear tie rod jam nut	70	52
Tie rod end	Steering linkage outer tie rod nut	98	72	First pass
Tie rod end	Steering linkage outer tie rod nut	29	21	Second pass
Tie rod end	Steering linkage outer tie rod nut	10	7	Third pass, Loosen
Power steering pump	Power steering pump bolt	25	18
Power steering pump	Power steering pump pulley	33	24

exhaust torque settings

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold bolts to Left cylinder head	20	15
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold bolts to Right cylinder head	20	15
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	36	27
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	10	7	First pass	LE6
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	24	18		LP8
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold studs	32	24

brakes torque settings

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

suspension torque settings

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

general torque settings

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