Chevy Silverado 3 (2014-2018) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Chevy Silverado 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 specs for Chevy Silverado 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Belt tensioner Drive belt tensioner bolt 58 43
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Wheels Wheel nut 190 140
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  • Production years: 2014 - 2018
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: GMC Sierra 4 Chevrolet Cheyenne VIA Vtrux Truck Chevrolet Silverado LD

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 drain plug 25 18
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Oil pan Oil pan to Rear housing bolt 12 9
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Oil pan Oil pan to Engine block and Front cover bolt 25 18
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Oil pan Lower oil pan to Upper oil pan bolt 10 7
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Oil filter Oil filter fitting 55 41
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Oil pressure switch Engine oil pressure sensor 35 26
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 80 59 Internal hex, First pass, in sequence
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 80 59 Standard hex, First pass, in sequence
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolt 20 15 First pass
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt 5 4 First pass, in sequence
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt 10 7 Final pass, in sequence
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Intake manifold Intake manifold cover stud 5 4
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Intake manifold Intake manifold cover bolt 5 4
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Engine block bolts 65 48
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Frame bolts 50 37
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Knock sensor Knock sensor bolt 25 18
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Alternator Generator bracket bolt 50 37
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Water pump Water pump bolt 10 7
  • LV3
  • L83
  • L8B
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Belt tensioner Drive belt tensioner bolt 58 43
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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Valve cover Valley cover bolt 25 18
  • 5.3L Engine
  • L83
  • L8B
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drivetrain torque settings

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

steering torque settings

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

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolt 23 17 Existing cylinder head
  • LV3
  • L83
  • L8B
  • L86
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolt 27 20 New cylinder head
  • LV3
  • L83
  • L8B
  • L86
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brakes torque settings

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

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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