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GM 2.8L V6 Engine Torque Specs

Bolt Item Bolt Size "Install to" torque "Service check" torque
Cylinder Head --- 65-75 pound-feet
Intake Manifold --- 23 pound-feet 18-28 pound-feet
Exhaust Manifold --- 25 pound-feet 18-28 pound-feet
Exhaust Downpipes to Manifolds --- 23 pound-feet 20-25 pound-feet
Camshaft Sprocket --- N/L 15-20 pound-feet
Connecting Rods --- 37 pound-feet 34-40 pound-feet
Crankshaft Main Bearing Caps --- 70 pound-feet 63-74 pound-feet
Rocker Arm Stud --- N/L 43-49 pound-feet
Timing Chain Tensioner --- N/L 13-18 pound-feet
Oil Sump Pan Bolts M6x1.0 N/L 6-9 pound-feet
Oil Sump Pan Bolts M8x1.25 N/L 14-22 pound-feet
Oil Sump Pan Drain Plug --- N/L 15-20 pound-feet
Oil Pump Cover --- N/L 6-9 pound-feet
Oil Pump Mounting --- N/L 26-35 pound-feet
Exhaust Manifold --- 25 pound-feet 22-28 pound-feet
Intake Manifold --- 23 pound-feet 18-28 pound-feet
EGR Valve Mounting --- N/L 13-18 pound-feet
Mechanical Fuel Pump Mounting --- 15 pound-feet 13-19 pound-feet
Timing Cover M8x1.25 N/L 13-18 pound-feet
Timing Cover M10x1.5 N/L 20-30 pound-feet
Valve Cover --- 8 pound-feet 6-9 pound-feet
Water Pump Mounting M6x1.0 N/L 13-18 pound-feet
Water Pump Mounting M8x1.25 N/L 20-30 pound-feet
Water Pump Mounting M10x1.5 N/L 13-18 pound-feet
Thermostat Housing --- N/L 20-30 pound-feet