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 settings 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 filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
 unverified source
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 baffle bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt and nut 25 18
  • 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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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 30 22 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plug 15 11
  • 4.3L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolt 20 15 First 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 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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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 frame side mount bolt 65 48
  • 4.3L Engine
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Knock sensor Knock sensor 25 18
  • 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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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L 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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drivetrain torque settings

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

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