Chevy Silverado 2 (2007-2014) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Chevy Silverado 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 Chevy Silverado 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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Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt tensioner bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • Model 1500
  • 5.3L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • Model 1500
  • 6.0L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • Model 2500
  • 6.0L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • Model 2500
  • 6.6L Diesel Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • Model 3500
  • 6.0L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • Model 3500
  • 6.6L Diesel Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • Allison Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 25 18
  • BW 4485-NR3
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 190 140
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  • Production years: 2007 - 2014
  • Generation: 2
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: VIA VTRUX GMC Sierra 3 Chevrolet/GMC C/K

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 bolt and nut 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 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 pan Oil pan skid plate bolt 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter 55 41
  • 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 pressure switch Engine oil pressure gage sensor fitting 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 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 bolt 20 15 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head 30 22 Shortest
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head 30 22 Medium
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head 30 22 Longest
  • Model 1500
  • 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 15 11
  • 4.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plug wire support bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Distributor cap bolt 2 1
  • 4.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Distributor clamp bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolt 3 2 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolt 12 9 Second pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolt 15 11 Final pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold stud 5 4 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold stud 9 7 Final pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Intake manifold Engine wiring harness bracket nut to Intake manifold stud 12 9
  • 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 nut to Throttle body 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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Throttle body Accelerator control cable bracket nut to Stud 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Throttle body Accelerator control cable bracket stud to Intake manifold 6 4
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine block Engine block left side oil galley plug 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine block Engine block left rear oil galley plug 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine block Engine block right rear oil galley plug 20 15
  • 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 oil galley 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 block Bell housing bolts 47 35
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mount Engine mount bolt to Engine bracket 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mount Engine mount engine bracket bolt to Engine 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mount Engine mount frame bracket through bolt 75 55
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mount Engine mount frame side mount bolt 65 48
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mount Engine front cover bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mount Engine lift front bracket stud 35 26
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mount Engine shield bolt 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Sensor Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Sensor Engine oil level sensor 13 10
  • 4.3L Engine
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Sensor Knock sensor 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 42 31
  • 4.3L Engine
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Alternator Generator bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Alternator Generator bracket bolt and nut 41 30
  • 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 to Engine 20 15
  • 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 Positive cable generator nut 18 13
  • 4.3L Engine
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Alternator Engine wiring harness bracket bolt to Generator and drive belt tensioner bracket 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Alternator Engine wiring harness to Generator nut 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Starter Starter motor wiring harness to Oil pan bolt 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Starter Starter motor bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Starter Starter solenoid cable clip bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Starter Starter solenoid cable to Mega fuse nut 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil stud 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Battery Battery cable bracket bolt to Oil pan 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Battery Battery negative cable bolt to Engine 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Battery Battery positive cable junction block bracket bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Battery Positive battery cable clip bolt 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Battery Engine wiring harness bracket bolt to Battery positive cable junction block bracket 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Battery Ground wire bolt to Rear of left side cylinder head 16 12
  • 4.3L Engine
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Battery Ground wire nut to Rear of right side cylinder head 16 12
  • 4.3L Engine
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Battery Junction block bracket bolt 25 18
  • 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 58 43
  • 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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Crankshaft Crankshaft balancer bolt 95 70
  • 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 Balance shaft retainer bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Crankshaft Main cap bolts 20 15
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail 11 8
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolt 45 33
  • 4.3L Engine
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Water pump Fan and Water pump pulley bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Heater core Heater hose bracket bolt to Generator and drive belt tensioner bracket 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Heater core Heater outlet hose clamp bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler pipe bracket to Oil pan bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Transmission oil cooler line bracket 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Radiator Water outlet stud 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Air conditioning Air conditioning compressor/condenser hose bracket bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt tensioner bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt idler pulley bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing cover 14 10
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover 11 8
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Valve cover Valve lifter pushrod guide bolt 16 12
  • 4.3L Engine
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Rocker arm Valve rocker arm bolt 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
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Rocker arm Valve rocker arm cover bolt 12 9
  • 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 3 2
  • 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
Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Flywheel Engine flywheel bolt 100 74
  • 4.3L Engine
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Flywheel Flywheel to Converter 62 46
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission to Oil pan bolt 47 35
  • 4.3L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission pan 14 10
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission drain plug 20 15
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission cover bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Torque converter Torque converter bolt 63 46
  • 4.3L Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Front wheel axle nut 240 177
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle backing plate 41 30
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L 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 Front outer tie rod endlink 60 44
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Tie rod end Front inner tie rod 102 75
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump nut to Engine 41 30
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump bracket bolt 41 30
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump bracket stud to Engine 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump rear bracket nut 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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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Pipe 27 20
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield bolt 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
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Muffler Muffler to Catalytic converter nut 45 33
  • 4.3L Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold nut 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Muffler nut 45 33
  • 4.3L 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 caliper banjo bolt 41 30
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Disc brake Rear caliper banjo bolt 41 30
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Struts Front strut upper nuts 102 75
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Struts Front strut lower bolts 50 37
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Spring Rear leaf spring center pin 41 30
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L Engine
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer frame bracket bolt 50 37
  • Model 1500
  • 4.3L 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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