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
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 4.8L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 4.8L 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 bolts 25 18 M8 bolt
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 12 9 M6 bolt
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle bolt 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan closeout cover - Left side 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan closeout cover - Right side 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan cover bolts 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan skid plate bolt 28 21
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter fitting 55 41
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Active fuel management oil pressure relief valve 27 20
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 35 26
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator switch 20 15
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube bolt 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil dipstick Transmission oil level indicator tube nut 18 13
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt 24 18
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolt 12 9
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump pickup tube 11 8
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump relief valve plug 12 9
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen nuts 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen to Oil pump bolts 12 9
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump to Engine block bolts 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pickup tube to Block 24 18
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 20 15 First pass
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 30 22 M8 bolts
  • 4.8L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 30 22 M11 bolts, First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head plug 20 15
  • 4.8L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 4.8L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 5 4 First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 10 7 Final pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold sight shield retainer bolts 5 4
  • 4.8L Engine
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Intake manifold Engine harness retainer to Intake manifold nut 5 4
  • 4.8L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body bolts 10 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body nuts 10 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body studs 6 4
  • 4.8L Engine
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Engine block Engine block coolant drain hole plug 60 44
  • 4.8L Engine
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Engine block Engine block oil galley plugs 60 44
  • 4.8L Engine
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Engine block Engine block coolant heater 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
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Engine block Automatic transmission flex plate bolts 20 15 First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Engine block Automatic transmission flex plate bolts 50 37 Second pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Engine block Automatic transmission flex plate bolts 100 74 Final pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Engine block Bell housing bolts 47 35
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Engine mount Engine mount to Engine block bolts 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
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Engine mount Engine mount to Frame bolts 65 48
  • 4.8L Engine
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Engine mount Engine mount bracket through bolt 100 74
  • 4.8L Engine
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Engine mount Engine shield to Crossbar bolts 20 15
  • 4.8L Engine
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Sensor Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor bolt 12 9
  • 4.8L Engine
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Sensor Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor wire harness bolt 12 9
  • 4.8L Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
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Sensor Coolant Temperature sensor 20 15
  • 4.8L Engine
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Sensor Knock sensor 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 42 31
  • 4.8L Engine
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Alternator Alternator front bracket 50 37
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Alternator Alternator rear bracket 24 18
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Alternator Generator bolt 55 41
  • 4.8L Engine
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Alternator Generator bracket bolts 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
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Alternator Engine harness to Generator bracket bolt 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Alternator Generator battery jumper cable to Generator nut 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Alternator Generator battery jumper cable to Mega fuse nut 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Starter Starter motor bolt 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
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Starter Starter solenoid cable clip bolt 10 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Starter Starter solenoid cable to Mega fuse nut 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil module 11 8
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Battery Battery cable channel bolt 12 9
  • 4.8L Engine
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Battery Negative battery cable to Cylinder head stud 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 75 55 First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft retainer bolts 25 18 Hex head bolts
  • 4.8L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft retainer bolts 15 11 TORX head bolts
  • 4.8L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft position actuator magnet bolts 12 9
  • 4.8L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft position actuator solenoid valve 65 48 First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley 50 37
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts 30 22
  • 4.8L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft oil deflector nuts 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft balancer bolt 50 37 First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolts 25 18 M8 bolts
  • 4.8L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolts 20 15 M10 bolts, First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap studs 20 15 M10 studs, First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Crankshaft Main cap bolts 24 18 Side bolts
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail 10 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail crossover tube bolts 4 3
  • 4.8L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail stop bracket bolts 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolt 15 11 First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolt 30 22 Final pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Water pump Water pump cover 15 11
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Heater core Heater hose bracket bolt 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Coolant expansion tank Coolant air bleed pipe and cover bolts 12 9
  • 4.8L Engine
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Radiator Water inlet housing bolt 15 11
  • 4.8L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner bolts 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolts 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing cover 24 18
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover 11 8
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Valve cover Valley cover bolts 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
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Valve cover Valve lifter guide bolts 12 9
  • 4.8L Engine
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Valve cover Valve lifter oil manifold bolts 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
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Valve cover Valve lifter retainer 11 8
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Valve cover Ignition coil to Bracket bolts 10 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Valve cover Ignition coil bracket to Valve rocker arm cover studs 12 9
  • 4.8L Engine
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Rocker arm Valve rocker arm bolts 30 22
  • 4.8L Engine
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Rocker arm Valve rocker arm cover bolt 12 9
  • 4.8L Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential carrier to Crossbar nuts 100 74
  • 4.8L Engine
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 33 24
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Flywheel Flywheel to Converter 62 46
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission pan 14 10
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission drain plug 20 15
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil cooler line clip bolt 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission cover bolt 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission Housing to Engine bolts/studs 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
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Torque converter Flex plate to Torque converter bolts 63 46
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 4L60-E Automatic Transmission
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Torque converter Flex plate to Torque converter bolts 63 46
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 6L80 Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Transfer case vent hose bracket nut 20 15
  • 4.8L Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Front drive axle bracket bolts 90 66
  • 4.8L Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Front wheel axle nut 240 177
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle backing plate 41 30
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L 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
  • 4.8L Engine
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Tie rod end Front inner tie rod 102 75
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Steering shaft Steering shaft coupling bolt/nut 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump bracket bolt 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump pulley 24 18
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L 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 bolts 15 11 First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolts 25 18 Final pass
  • 4.8L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 20 15
  • 4.8L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Pipe 35 26
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield bolt 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
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EGR EGR pipe 30 22
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Muffler Muffler to Catalytic converter nut 45 33
  • 4.8L Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold nut 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Muffler nut 45 33
  • 4.8L 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
  • 4.8L Engine
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Disc brake Rear caliper banjo bolt 41 30
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L 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
  • 4.8L Engine
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Struts Front strut lower bolts 50 37
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Spring Rear leaf spring center pin 41 30
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L Engine
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer frame bracket bolt 50 37
  • Model 1500
  • 4.8L 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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