Torque Specifications

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Torque Specifications

* = degrees

General

• Spark Plugs
(3800)144 in-lbs
(3.4L)23 Ft-lbs

• Engine Oil Drain Plug
(3800)15 to 20 Ft-lbs
(3.4L)15 to 20 Ft-lbs

• Automatic Transmission Pan Bolts
(3800)96 to 120 in-lbs
(3.4L)96 to 120 in-lbs

• Wheel Lug Nuts
(3800)100 Ft-lbs
(3.4L)100 Ft-lbs

Engine Specific

3800 Engine

• Camshaft Position Sensor Studs
22 Ft-lbs

• Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
74 ft-lbs + Turn an additional 90*

• Camshaft Thrust Plate Screws
132 in-lbs

• Crankshaft Balancer to Crankshaft Bolt
1998 and Earlier
111 Ft-lbs + Turn an additional 76*
1999 and Later
111 Ft-lbs + Turn an additional 114*

• Crankshaft Sensor Bolts
18 Ft-lbs

• Camshaft Sensor Bolts
Through 1999
48 in-lbs
2000 and Later
96 in-lbs

• Flywheel/Driveplate to Crankshaft Bolts
132 in-lbs + Turn an additional 50*

• Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts/Studs
1998 and Earlier
106 in-lbs
1999 and Later
Stud/Nuts (Front Two) - 132 in-lbs

• Intake Manifold Fasteners
1999 and Earlier
132 in-lbs
2000 and Later
Lower Manifold to Head
132 in-lbs
Upper Intake Vertical Bolts
132 in-lbs
Water Outlet Bolts
20 Ft-lbs
Side Bolts
22 Ft-lbs

• Oil Filter Adapter to Timing Chain Cover Bolts
1997 and Earlier
22 Ft-lbs
1998 through 2001
132 in-lbs + Turn an additional 50*
2002
22 Ft-lbs

• Oil Pan Bolts
125 in-lbs

• Oil Pump
Cover to Timing Chain Cover Bolts
98 in-lbs
Pick Up Tube and Screen Assembly Bolts
132 in-lbs

• Valve Cover Bolts
89 in-lbs

• Rocker Arm Pivot Bolts
132 in-lbs + Turn an additional 90*

• Valve Lifter Guide Bolts
22 Ft-lbs

• Main Bearing Cap Side Bolts
132 in-lbs + Rotate an additional 45*

• Connecting Rod Bolts
20 Ft-lbs + Rotate an additional 50*

• Balance Shaft Gear Bolt
16 Ft-lbs + Rotate an additional 70*

• Balance Shaft Retainer Bolts
22 Ft-lbs

3.4L Engine

• Air Intake Plenum Bolts
216 in-lbs

• Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
58 Ft-lbs

• Crankshaft Pulley Bolts
37 Ft-lbs

• Crankshaft Sensor Bolts
96 in-lbs

• Camshaft Sensor Bolts
96 in-lbs

• Cylinder Head Bolts
41 Ft-lbs + Rotate an additional 90*

• Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts
216 in-lbs

• Flywheel/Driveplate to Crankshaft Bolts
61 Ft-lbs

• Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts/Nuts
22 Ft-lbs

• Oil Pan Bolts/Nuts
Front Corner - 24 Ft-lbs
Rear Corner - 18 Ft-lbs
Side Bolts - 89 in-lbs
Studs - 53 in-lbs

• Oil Pump Mounting Bolt
30 Ft-lbs

• Timing Chain Cover Bolts
Small Bolts - 180 in-lbs
Large Bolts - 35 Ft-lbs

• Timing Chain Sprocket to Camshaft Bolt(s)
216 in-lbs

• Valve Cover Nuts
89 in-lbs

• Main Bearing Cap Bolts
37 Ft-lbs + Rotate an additional 77*

• Connecting Rod Cap Nuts
37 Ft-lbs

Cooling / Heating / AC

• Thermostat Housing Bolts
(3800)21 Ft-lbs
(3.4L)21 Ft-lbs

• Water Pump Attaching Bolts
(3800)132 in-lbs + Rotate an additional 80*
(3.4L) Long Bolts
33 Ft-lbs
Short Bolts
192 in-lbs
Small Bolts
89 in-lbs

• Water Pump Pulley Bolts
(3800)115 in-lbs
(3.4L)216 in-lbs

Fuel and Exhaust

• Exhaust Pipe to Manifold Nuts
(3800)15 to 22 Ft-lbs
(3.4L)15 to 22 Ft-lbs

• Air Intake Plenum Mounting Bolts/Nuts
(3800)
(3.4L)18 Ft-lbs

• Fuel Rail Bolts/Nuts
(3800)75 to 84 in-lbs
(3.4L)18 Ft-lbs

• Throttle Body Bolt/Nuts
(3800)84 to 89 in-lbs
(3.4L)20 Ft-lbs

• IAC Valve Screws
(3800)27 in-lbs
(3.4L)30 in-lbs

Manual Transmission(5 Speed)

• Back Up Light Switch
28 Ft-lbs

• Reverse Lockout Housing Hold Down Screw
156 in-lbs

• Skip Shift Solenoid
30 Ft-lbs

• Transmission to Bellhousing Bolts
55 Ft-lbs

Automatic Transmission

• Transmission to Engine Bolts
70 Ft-lbs

• Torque Converter to Driveplate Bolts
46 Ft-lbs

Clutch

• Pressure Plate to Flywheel Bolts
Through 1999
15 Ft-lbs + Turn an additional 30*
2000 and Later
15 Ft-lbs + Turn an additional 45*

• Release Cylinder Retaining Bolts/ Nuts
1997 and Earlier
All Except 3800 V6
15 Ft-lbs
3800 V6
71 in-lbs
1998 and Later
71 in-lbs

• Master Cylinder Retaining Nuts
20 Ft-lbs

Driveshaft

• U-Joint Strap Bolts
14 Ft-lbs

• Center Support Bearing Bolts
Through 1999
50 Ft-lbs
2000 and Later
37 Ft-lbs

Rear Axle

• Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
Through 1999
96 in-lbs
2000 and Later
27 Ft-lbs

Brakes

• Brake Booster Retaining Nuts
15 Ft-lbs

• Caliper Bleeder Valve
Front
106 to 115 in-lbs

Back
97 in-lbs

• Caliper Mounting Bolts
Front Caliper Guide Pins
1997 and Earlier
38 Ft-lbs
1998 and Later
23 Ft-lbs

Rear Caliper Guide Pins
27 Ft-lbs

Caliper Mounting Plate Bolts
74 Ft-lbs

• Front Brake Hose to Caliper Banjo Bolt
30 to 32 Ft-lbs

• Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts
21 Ft-lbs

• Rear Brake Hose to Caliper Banjo Bolt
22 Ft-lbs

• Rear Wheel Cylinder Bolts
1993 and 1994
115 in-lbs
1995 and Later
156 in-lbs

Suspension and Steering Systems

• Front Suspension

Balljoints
Lower Ball Joint Nuts
81 Ft-lbs

Upper Ball Joint Nuts
39 Ft-lbs

Lower Control Arms
Front Bolts/Nuts
74 Ft-lbs

Rear Bolts/Nuts
85 Ft-lbs

Shock Absorber/Coil Spring Assemblies
Upper Nuts
32 Ft-lbs

Upper Bolts
37 Ft-lbs

Lower Bolts/Nuts
48 Ft-lbs

Stabilizer bar
Clamp Bolts
41 Ft-lbs

Link Bolts/Nuts
17 Ft-lbs

Upper Control Arms
Control Arm to Support Bolts/Nuts
72 Ft-lbs

Upper Control Arm Supports
Nuts
32 Ft-lbs

Bolts
37 Ft-lbs

Hub and Bearing Assembly(front) Mounting Bolts
63 ft-lbs

• Rear Suspension

Lower Control Arm Bolts
Through 2001
80 Ft-lbs

2002
87 Ft-lbs

Lower Control Arm Nuts
60 Ft-lbs

Panhard Rod
Models Through 1999
Upper Bolt/Nut
61 Ft-lbs

Lower Bolt/Nut
61 Ft-lbs

2000 and Later
Bolts
87 Ft-lbs

Nuts
55 Ft-lbs

Shock Absorbers
Upper Nuts
156 in-lbs

Lower Nuts
66 Ft-lbs

Stabilizer Bar
Clamp Bolts
18 Ft-lbs

Link Bolts/Nuts
16 Ft-lbs

Torque Arm
At Transmission

Nuts
30 Ft-lbs

Long Bolts
37 Ft-lbs

Short bolt
20 Ft-lbs

At Rear Axle

Bolts
96 Ft-lbs

Nuts
97 Ft-lbs

• Steering

Steering Gear Bolts/Nuts
63 Ft-lbs

Tie-Rod End Castle Nuts
35 Ft-lbs + up to an 1/6 additional turn, or 52 Ft-lbs maximum
to allow cotter pin to be inserted. Don not back off castle
for cotter pin insertion.

Steering Shaft U-Joint Pinch Bolt/Nut
35 Ft-lbs

Steering Wheel Nut
32 Ft-lbs

Everything has been triple checked, I got it out of my repair manuals. Make sure you clearly read if the specification is Ft-lbs or in-lbs because we dont want no lose or broken bolts/nuts. If you see something I dont have in here either contact me and I will put it in.

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Re: Torque Specifications

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Re: Torque Specifications

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