GMC Sierra 4 (2014-2018) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the GMC Sierra 4 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 4

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Wheels Wheel nut 190 140
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  • Production years: 2014 - 2018
  • Generation: 4
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Chevrolet Cheyenne VIA Vtrux Truck Chevrolet Silverado LD Chevrolet Silverado 3

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 to Rear housing bolt 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Oil pan Oil pan to Engine block bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
 unverified source
Oil pan Lower oil pan to Upper oil pan bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Oil pan Oil pan cover bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Oil filter Oil filter fitting 55 41
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Oil filter Oil filter center tube bolt - outside oil pan 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Oil filter Oil filter center tube bolt - inside oil pan 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Oil pressure sensor Engine oil pressure sensor 35 26
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Oil pump Oil pump to Engine block bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Oil pump Oil pump screen bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
 unverified source
Vacuum pump Vacuum pump fastener 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolt 20 15 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 80 59 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt 5 4 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt 10 7 Final pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Intake manifold Intake manifold cover stud 5 4
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Intake manifold Intake manifold cover bolt 5 4
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Throttle body Throttle body assembly fastener 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Engine block Engine block coolant drain hole plug 60 44
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Engine block Coolant heater 50 37
  • LV3
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Engine block Engine block oil galley plug 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Engine block Engine block valley cover bolts 15 11 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Engine block Engine block valley cover bolts 30 22 Final pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Engine block PCV valve 6 4
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Sensor Oil level sensor bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor fastener 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor bracket fasteners 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Sensor Mass airflow sensor 2 1
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Sensor Manifold absolute pressure sensor 5 4
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 42 31
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Sensor Fuel pressure sensor 15 11
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Sensor Fuel injection fuel rail fuel pressure sensor 33 24
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Sensor Knock sensor fastener 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Sensor Knock sensor shield fastener 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Alternator Generator mounting bolts 50 37
  • LV3
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Alternator Generator bracket fastener 58 43
  • LV3
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Alternator Air conditioning tube bracket bolt to Generator and drive belt tensioner bracket 22 16
  • LV3
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Alternator Generator BAT terminal fastener 12 9
  • LV3
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Starter Starter shield fastener - lower bolt 9 7
  • LV3
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Starter Starter shield fastener - upper bolt 22 16
  • LV3
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Starter Starter solenoid fastener 14 10
  • LV3
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Battery Battery negative cable fastener 5 4
  • LV3
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Battery Battery negative cable ground to Body mount fastener 9 7
  • LV3
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Battery Battery negative cable ground to Engine block fastener 45 33
  • LV3
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Battery Ignition coil fasteners 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Camshaft Camshaft retainer bolt 15 11 TORX head bolt
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Camshaft Camshaft position actuator solenoid valve 65 48 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Camshaft Camshaft position actuator magnet fastener 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolt 20 15 Inner bolt, First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolt 20 15 Outer bolt, First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolt 25 18 Side bolt, First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Crankshaft Crankshaft balancer bolt 120 89 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Crankshaft Crankshaft balancer bolt 80 59 Third pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Crankshaft Balance shaft idler sprocket bolt 58 43
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Crankshaft Balance shaft driven sprocket bolt 58 43
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Crankshaft Balance shaft retainer bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Crankshaft Balance shaft chain guide bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Crankshaft Crankshaft oil deflector bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Common rail Fuel injection fuel rail bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Common rail Fuel injection fuel rail crossover pipe bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Water pump Water pump bolt 10 7
  • LV3
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Water pump Water pump impeller bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
 unverified source
Water pump Water inlet housing bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Heater core Heater and air conditioning evaporator and blower module nut 10 7
  • LV3
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Heater core Heater and blower module nut 10 7
  • LV3
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler adapter 12 9
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Coolant expansion tank Surge tank bolt 10 7
  • LV3
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Coolant expansion tank Surge tank nut 10 7
  • LV3
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Coolant expansion tank Engine coolant manifold bolt 25 18
  • LV3
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Radiator Engine coolant fan rear fan shroud bolt 7 5
  • LV3
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Radiator Engine coolant thermostat housing bolt 10 7
  • LV3
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Air conditioning Air conditioning compressor bolt 22 16
  • LV3
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Air conditioning Air conditioning compressor nut 22 16
  • LV3
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Air conditioning Air conditioning condenser bracket nut to Radiator 6 4
  • LV3
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt 58 43
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt 20 15
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Valve cover Valve cover bolt 12 9 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Valve cover Valve cover bolt 25 18 Final pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Rocker arm Valve rocker arm bolt 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Rocker arm Valve rocker arm cover bolt 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel pump power control module fastener 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel pump bolt 25 18
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel tank strap bolts 40 30
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel tank shield bolts 18 13
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel tank filler hose clamp 4 3
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel tank fill pipe clamp 3 2 26gal tank
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel tank fill pipe clamp 4 3 34gal tank
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel tank fill pipe clamp 5 4 26gal tank
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel tank fill pipe ground wire bolt 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel tank filler housing to Fuel tank fill pipe bolts 2 1
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel feed pipe fastener 10 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Fuel system Fuel feed intermediate pipe fitting 30 22
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 15 11 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 30 22 Second pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Flywheel/Flex plate Automatic transmission flex plate bolt 15 11 First pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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Flywheel/Flex plate Automatic transmission flex plate bolt 30 22 Second pass
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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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
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolt 27 20 New cylinder head
  • LV3
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust heat shield fastener 12 9
  • LV3
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold nut 50 37
  • LV3
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake pedal Accelerator pedal bolts 9 7
  • 4.3L Engine
  • LV3
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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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