GMC Sierra 3 (2007-2014) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 3

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 drain plug 25 18
  • 6.2L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 84 62
  • 6.6L Engine
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Oil pan Drain plug 35 26
  • Allison Automatic Transmission
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Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 6.2L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 24 18
  • 6.6L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 6.2L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Spark plugs Glow plug 18 13
  • 6.6L Engine
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 190 140
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  • Production years: 2007 - 2014
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: VIAV VTRUX Chevrolet SIlverado 2 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 drain plug 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
  • 6.2L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 84 62
  • 6.6L Engine
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Oil pan Drain plug 35 26
  • Allison Automatic Transmission
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle bolts 9 7
  • 6.2L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle bolts 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L 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 bolts 12 9 M6 bolts
  • 6.2L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 25 18 M8 bolts
  • 6.2L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 12 9 M6 bolts
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 25 18 M8 bolts
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts/nuts - lower 10 7
  • 6.6L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt - upper 20 15
  • 6.6L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 27 20
  • Allison Automatic Transmission
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 11 8
  • 4L60-E Automatic Transmission
  • 4L65-E Automatic Transmission
  • 4L70-E Automatic Transmission
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Oil pan Oil pan cover bolts 9 7
  • 6.2L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan cover bolts 9 7
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 6.2L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 24 18
  • 6.6L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter 55 41
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter 30 22
  • Allison Automatic Transmission
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Oil filter Oil filter fitting 55 41
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter fitting 55 41
  • 6.2L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter fitting 55 41
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L 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 Oil pressure sensor 35 26
  • 6.2L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor unit 49 36
  • 6.6L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 35 26
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 30 22 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 30 22 M8 bolts, in sequence
  • 6.2L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 30 22 M11 bolts, First pass, in sequence
  • 6.2L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 50 37 1st step, M12 bolt
  • 6.6L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 80 59 2nd step, M12 bolt
  • 6.6L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 25 18 M8 bolt
  • 6.6L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 30 22 M8 bolts, in sequence
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 30 22 M11 bolts, First pass, in sequence
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plug 15 11
  • 4.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 6.2L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Spark plugs Glow plug 18 13
  • 6.6L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolt 20 15 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolt 20 15 First pass
  • 6.2L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolt 64 47 1st step
  • 6.6L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 20 15 First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L 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 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 Intake manifold bolts 5 4 First pass, in sequence
  • 6.2L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 10 7 Final pass, in sequence
  • 6.2L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts/nuts 25 18
  • 6.6L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 5 4 First pass, in sequence
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 10 7 Final pass, in sequence
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount bolt to Engine bracket 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount engine bracket bolt to Engine 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount frame bracket through-bolt 75 55
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount through bolt to Frame 75 55
  • 6.6L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket through bolt 100 74
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount frame side mount bolt 65 48
  • 4.3L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Block bolts 58 43
  • 6.6L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Engine block bolts 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Frame bolt 65 48
  • 6.6L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Frame bolts 65 48
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Knock sensor Knock sensor 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Knock sensor Knock sensor bolts 25 18
  • 6.2L Engine
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Knock sensor Knock sensor bolts 25 18
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L 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 Generator bracket bolts 50 37
  • 6.2L Engine
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Alternator Generator bracket bolt and nut 50 37
  • 6.6L Engine
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Alternator Generator bracket bolts 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 75 55 First pass
  • 6.2L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 75 55 First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft gear bolt 234 173
  • 6.6L Engine
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Water pump Fan and water pump pulley bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolt 45 33
  • 4.3L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolts 15 11 First pass
  • 6.2L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolts 30 22 Final pass
  • 6.2L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolt 25 18
  • 6.6L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolts 15 11 First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolts 30 22 Final pass
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Belt tensioner Accessory drive belt tensioner bolts 50 37
  • 6.2L Engine
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Belt tensioner Drive belt tensioner pulley bolt 50 37
  • 6.6L Engine
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Belt tensioner Accessory drive belt tensioner bolts 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Front hub and bearing assembly 180 133
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate bolt 70 52
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission bolt 50 37
  • 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 fluid pan bolt 9 7
  • 6L50 Automatic Transmission
  • 6L80 Automatic Transmission
  • 6L90 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount Transmission mount bolt 50 37
  • 6L50 Automatic Transmission
  • 6L80 Automatic Transmission
  • 6L90 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount Transmission mount bolt 50 37
  • 4L60-E Automatic Transmission
  • 4L65-E Automatic Transmission
  • 4L70-E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount Transmission to Engine 50 37
  • 6L50 Automatic Transmission
  • 6L80 Automatic Transmission
  • 6L90 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount Transmission to Engine 50 37
  • 4L60-E Automatic Transmission
  • 4L65-E Automatic Transmission
  • 4L70-E Automatic Transmission
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Pitman arm Pitman arm nut - Relay rod 62 46
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Pitman arm Pitman arm nut - Steering gear 250 184
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Power steering pump Power steering pump bracket bolt to Engine 41 30
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump bracket bolt 50 37
  • 6.6L 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 bracket stud nut 41 30
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump bolt 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump bolt 50 37
  • 6.6L 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 rear bracket nut 50 37
  • 4.3L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump to Engine block bolts 50 37
  • 6.2L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump to Engine block bolts 50 37
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L 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 bolts 15 11 First pass
  • 6.2L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolts 20 15 Final pass
  • 6.2L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolts 15 11 First pass
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolts 20 15 Final pass
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 20 15
  • 6.2L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 20 15
  • 4.8L Engine
  • 5.3L Engine
  • 6.0L Engine
  • 6.2L Engine
  • 7.0L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolt/nut 57 42
  • 6.6L Engine
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake caliper Front brake caliper bracket bolt 175 129 JD9, JF3 and JF7
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Brake caliper Front brake caliper bracket bolt 300 221 JH6 and JH7
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Brake caliper Front brake caliper guide pin bolt 100 74 JD9, JF3 and JF7
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Brake caliper Front brake caliper guide pin bolt 108 80 JH6 and JH7
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Brake caliper Rear brake caliper bracket bolt 200 148 JD9 and JH6
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Brake caliper Rear brake caliper bracket bolt 300 221 JH7
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Brake caliper Rear brake caliper guide pin bolt 38 28 JD9
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Brake caliper Rear brake caliper guide pin bolt 108 80 JH6 and JH7
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel lug nut 190 140
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber nut 50 37
  • 1500 Series
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber nut 24 18
  • 2500 Series
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber to Lower control arm bolts 80 59
  • 2500 Series
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber upper bolt 115 85
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower bolt 115 85
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer shaft link nuts 23 17
  • 1500 Series
  • 2500 Series
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer shaft link bolt 95 70
  • 3500
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer shaft link nut 53 39
  • 3500
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Control arm Upper control arm to Frame nuts - Front suspension 190 140
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Control arm Lower control arm to Frame nuts - Front suspension 175 129
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Ball joint Upper ball joint stud nut - Front suspension 50 37
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Ball joint Lower ball joint stud nut - Front suspension 110 81
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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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