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
  • 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 filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 6.2L 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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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
  • 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 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 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 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
  • 6.2L 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 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 Oil pressure sensor 35 26
  • 6.2L 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 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 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 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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Piston rods Connecting rod bolt 20 15 First pass
  • 6.2L 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 bracket bolts 50 37
  • 6.2L 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 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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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 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 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

steering torque settings

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