Holden Colorado 1 (2008-2012) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Holden Colorado 1 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 Holden Colorado 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 26 19
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Belt tensioner Drive belt tensioner bolt 50 37
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Brake caliper Front brake caliper bolts 39 29
unverified source
Wheels Wheel lug nut 136 100
unverified source

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  • Production years: 2008 - 2012
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Chevrolet Colorado GMC Canyon Isuzu i-series

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 26 19
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan bolt 10 7 End bolt
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan bolt 25 18 Side bolt
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter 30 22
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter adapter 50 37
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 20 15
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 30 22 First pass
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Cylinder head Cylinder head end bolts 7 5 First pass, short bolts
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Cylinder head Cylinder head end bolts 7 5 First pass, long bolt
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Spark plugs Spark plug 18 13
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolt 25 18 First pass
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Engine mounts Engine mount bolt 50 37
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Engine mounts Engine mount to Frame bracket bolt 85 63
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Knock sensor Knock sensor 25 18
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Alternator Generator mounting bolt 50 37
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Camshaft Camshaft cap bolt 12 9
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Water pump Water pump bolt 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Water pump Water pump pulley bolt 25 18
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Belt tensioner Drive belt tensioner bolt 50 37
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source

drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub bolts 125 92
unverified source
Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate bolts 20 15
unverified source
Transmission mount Transmission mounting bolts 50 37
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source

steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Outer tie rod nut 45 33 Original nut
unverified source
Tie rod end Outer tie rod nut 61 45 Castle nut
unverified source
Power steering pump Power steering pump bolt 25 18
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Power steering pump Power steering pump bracket bolt 50 37
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolt 20 15 First pass
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolt 20 15 Second pass
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolt 20 15 Final pass
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
 unverified source

brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake caliper Front brake caliper bracket bolts 175 129
unverified source
Brake caliper Front brake caliper bolts 39 29
unverified source

suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel lug nut 136 100
unverified source
Struts Front strut top 27 20
unverified source
Struts Front strut bottom 110 81
unverified source
Shock absorbers/shocks Rear upper shock absorber 35 26
unverified source
Shock absorbers/shocks Rear lower shock absorber 95 70
unverified source
Control arm Ball joint to Upper control arm nuts 16 12
  • 2WD
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Control arm Ball joint to Upper control arm nuts 47 35
  • 4WD
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Control arm Ball joint to Lower control arm nuts 60 44
  • 2WD
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Control arm Ball joint to Lower control arm nuts 64 47
  • 4WD
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Ball joint Front upper ball joint 75 55
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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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