Torque Specifications
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ENGINE BLOCK
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camshaft Phaser Bolt | 98 | 72 | - | |
| Camshaft Tensioner Plate Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts | 13 | 10 | - | |
| Coolant Drain Plugs 1/4 x 18 NPT | 34 | 25 | - | |
| Connecting Rod Cap Bolts | 20 plus 90° Turn | - | 177 plus 90° Turn | X |
| Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts | Refer to CRANKSHAFT, INSTALLATION, 5.7L . | |||
| Exhaust Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Bolt | 11 | 8 | - | |
| Lifting Stud | 55 | 41 | - | |
| Lifter Guide Holder | 12 | 9 | - | |
| Oil Pan Bolts | Refer to PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION, 5.7L or PAN, OIL, AWD, INSTALLATION, 5.7L . | X | ||
| Oil Dipstick Tube | 11 | 8 | - | |
| Oil Filter Adapter | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Oil Filter | 14 | 10 | - | |
| Oil Gallery Plugs 1/4 x 18 NPT | 20 | - | 177 | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 27 | 20 | - | |
| Oil Pressure Sensor | 14 | 10 | - | |
| Oil Pump Bolts | Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, INSTALLATION, 5.7L . | |||
| Oil Pump Cover Bolts. | 15 | 11 | - | |
| Oil Pump Pickup Tube Bolt | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Oil Pump Pickup Tube Nut | 28 | 11 | - | |
| Oil Temperature Sensor | 27 | 20 | - | |
| Plugs 3/8 x 18 NPT | 27 | 20 | - | |
| Rear Seal Retainer Attaching Bolts | 15 | - | 133 | |
| Timing Chain Guide Bolts | 11 | 8 | - | |
| Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts | 11 | 8 | - | |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
CYLINDER HEAD
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinder Head Bolts | Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION, 5.7L . | |||
| Cylinder Head Cover Bolts | Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION, 5.7L . | |||
| Exhaust Manifold Bolts | Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION, 5.7L . | |||
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts | 8 | - | 71 | |
| Ignition Coil Bolts | 7 | - | 62 | |
| Intake Manifold Bolts | Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION, 5.7L . | |||
| Rocker Arm Bolts | Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, INSTALLATION, 5.7L . | |||
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
FRONT ENGINE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant Tube Bolt | 12 | 9 | - | |
| Timing Chain Case Cover Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Thermostat Housing Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | |
| Vibration Damper Bolt | 180 | 133 | - | |
| Water Pump-to-Timing Chain Case Cover Bolts | 28 | 21 | - | |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
REAR ENGINE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexplate Bolts | Refer to FLEXPLATE, INSTALLATION, 5.7L . | |||
| Inspection Cover to Transmission Bolt | 11 | 8 | - | |
| Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer Bolts | Refer to SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, REAR, INSTALLATION . | |||
| Torque Convertor Bolts | 42 | 31 | - | |
| Transmission to Oil Pan Bolts | 45 | 33 | - | |
| Transmission Bell Housing to Engine Bolts | 45 | 33 | - | |
| Transmission to Lower Engine Block Below Dowel Bolts - 5 speed only | 68 | 50 | - | |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
ENGINE MOUNTS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Mount Bracket to Block Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Engine Mount to Engine Mount Bracket Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Engine Mount to Cradle Bolts | 48 | 35 | - | |
| Engine Mount Heat Shield Nuts | 25 | 18 | - | |
| Transmission Mount Bracket to Transmission - M8 Bolt | 38 | 28 | - | |
| Transmission Mount Bracket to Transmission - M10 Bolt | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Transmission Mount to Crossmember Bolt | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Transmission Crossmember to body Bolts | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Manual Trans Mount to Crossmember Nut | 61 | 45 | - | |
| Transmission Mount to Bracket Bolt | 25 | 18 | - | |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
ACCESSORY DRIVE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generator Support Bracket Bolt | 65 | 48 | - | |
| Generator Support Bracket to Engine Mount Nut | 28 | 21 | - | |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||
MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. | NEW FASTENER * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cleaner Body Bolt | 5 | - | 44 | |
| Air Cleaner Body Tube Clamp | 3 | - | 27 | |
| Throttle Body Bolts | 12 | 9 | - | |
| Oil Control Valve Bolt | 11 | 8 | - | |
| Heater Core Tube Bolt | 11 | 8 | - | |
| Steering Gear Bolts | 95 | 70 | - | |
| Strut Tower Support Bolts | 38 | 28 | - | |
| * NEW FASTENERS: Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a new fastener must be installed and tighten to specifications. | ||||