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
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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
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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
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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
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 30 22 First pass
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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Cylinder head Cylinder head end bolts 7 5 First pass, short bolts
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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Cylinder head Cylinder head end bolts 7 5 First pass, long bolt
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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Spark plugs Spark plug 18 13
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolt 25 18 First pass
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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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
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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
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolt 25 18
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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Belt tensioner Drive belt tensioner bolt 50 37
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Transmission mount Transmission mounting bolts 50 37
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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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 bolt 25 18
  • 3.5L Engine
  • 2WD
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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
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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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