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 drain plug 84 62
  • 6.6L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 24 18
  • 6.6L 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 drain plug 84 62
  • 6.6L 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 filter Oil filter 24 18
  • 6.6L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor unit 49 36
  • 6.6L 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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Spark plugs Glow plug 18 13
  • 6.6L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolt 64 47 1st step
  • 6.6L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts/nuts 25 18
  • 6.6L 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 to Block bolts 58 43
  • 6.6L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Frame bolt 65 48
  • 6.6L Engine
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Alternator Generator bracket bolt and nut 50 37
  • 6.6L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft gear bolt 234 173
  • 6.6L Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolt 25 18
  • 6.6L Engine
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Belt tensioner Drive belt tensioner pulley bolt 50 37
  • 6.6L 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 bracket bolt 50 37
  • 6.6L Engine
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Power steering pump Power steering pump bolt 50 37
  • 6.6L 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/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

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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