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2016 Chevrolet SS | | Engine/Propulsion | Engine Mechanical - 6.2L LS3 |
SS Sedan Service Manual 8735925 Specifications |
Document ID: 2285881
Fastener Specifications (LS3)
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Specification
Application Metric English
A/C Compressor Bracket to Engine Block Retaining
58 Y 43 lb ft
Bolt
A/C Compressor to A/C Compressor Bracket Retaining
22 Y 16 lb ft
Bolt
A/C Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley to A/C Drive Belt
50 Y 37 lb ft
Tensioner Retaining Bolt
A/C Drive Belt Tensioner to A/C Compressor Bracket
22 Y 16 lb ft
Retaining Bolt
A/C Suction/Discharge Pipe Pad to A/C Compressor
16 Y 12 lb ft
Retaining Bolt
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct to Throttle Body Hose Clamp 7Y 62 lb in
Automatic Transmission Cooler Pipe Clamp to A/C
22 Y 16 lb ft
Compressor Bracket Retaining Bolt
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor to Engine Front Cover
9Y 80 lb in
Retaining Bolt
Camshaft Retainer to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 Y 18 lb ft
Camshaft Sprocket to Camshaft Retaining Bolt (L98, LS3, L76, L77)
• First Pass 75 Y 55 lb ft
• Second Pass + 50 Degrees
Close Out Cover to Engine Block Retaining Bolt Left 10 Y 89lb in
Close Out Cover to Engine Block Retaining Bolt Right 10 Y 89lb in
Clutch Pressure Plate to Flywheel Retaining Bolt
15 Y 11 lb ft
• First Pass © 2017 General Motors. All rights reserved.
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Specification
Application Metric English
• Second Pass 35 Y 26 lb ft
• Third Pass 55 Y 41 lb ft
• Final Pass 70 Y 52 lb ft
Connecting Bearing Cap to Connecting Rod Retaining Bolt (L98, LS3, L76, L77)
• First Pass 20 Y 15 lb ft
• Second Pass + 85 Degrees
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover to Cylinder
12 Y 106 lb in
Head Retaining Bolt
Coolant Temperature Sensor 20 Y 15 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer to Crankshaft Retaining Bolt
• First Pass 150 Y 110 lb ft
• Second Pass Loosen 360 Degrees
• Third Pass 80 Y 59 lb ft
• Fourth Pass (Bolt with flanged head.) + 125 Degrees
• Fourth Pass (Bolt with retained rotating washer.) + 200 Degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap to Engine Block Side Retaining
25 Y 18 lb ft
Bolt (M8)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap to Engine Block Retaining Bolt (M10)
20 Y 15 lb ft
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Specification
Application Metric English
• First Pass in Sequence
• Second Pass in Sequence + 80 Degrees
Crankshaft Bearing to Engine Block Retaining Stud (M10)
• First Pass in Sequence 20 Y 15 lb ft
• Second Pass in Sequence + 51 Degrees
Crankshaft Oil Deflector to Oil Pan Retaining Nut 10 Y 89 lb in
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor to Engine Block
25 Y 18 lb ft
Retaining Bolt
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing to Engine Block
30 Y 22 lb ft
Retaining Bolt
Cylinder Head Coolant Plug to Cylinder Head 20 Y 15 lb ft
Cylinder Head to Engine Block Retaining Bolt (M8) - in
30 Y 22 lb ft
sequence
Cylinder Head to Engine Block Retaining Bolt (M11)
• First Pass in sequence 30 Y 22 lb ft
• Second Pass in sequence + 90 Degrees
• Third Pass in sequence + 70 Degrees
Engine Block Coolant Drain Hole Plug 60 Y 44 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Heater (LS3) 50 Y 37 lb ft
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug 60 Y 44 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 58 Y 43 lb ft
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Specification
Application Metric English
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid 20 Y 15 lb ft
Valve Bracket to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt
• First Pass 15 Y 11 lb ft
• Second Pass 20 Y 15 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield to Exhaust Manifold
10 Y 89 lb in
Retaining Bolt
Flywheel to Crankshaft Retaining Bolt (L98, LS3, L76, L77)
• First Pass 20 Y 15 lb ft
• Second Pass 50 Y 37 lb ft
• Third Pass 100 Y 74 lb ft
Front Cover to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 Y 18 lb ft
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail to Inlet Manifold Retaining Bolt 10 Y 89 lb in
Ignition Coil Bracket to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Stud 12 Y 106 lb in
Ignition Coil to Ignition Coil Bracket Retaining Bolt 10 Y 89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt
• First Pass in sequence 5Y 44 lb in
• Second Pass in sequence 10 Y 89 lb in
J41798 M10 Bolt 50 Y 37 lb ft
J41798 M8 Bolt 25 Y 18 lb ft
Knock Sensor to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 Y 18 lb ft
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Specification
Application Metric English
3/4 to 1 full turn after gasket makes
Oil Filter contact with the sealing surface on the
filter mounting flange
Oil Filter Adapter 55 Y 41 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube to Cylinder Head Retaining
25 Y 18 lb ft
Bolt (L98, LS3, L76, L77)
Oil Level Sensor 20 Y 15 lb ft
Oil Pan Baffle to Oil Pan Retaining Bolt 12 Y 106 lb in
Oil Pan Cover to Oil Pan Retaining Bolt 12 Y 106 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 Y 18 lb ft
Oil Pan to Rear Oil Seal Housing Retaining Bolt (M6) 12 Y 106 lb in
Oil Pan to Engine Block Retaining Bolt (M8) 25 Y 18 lb ft
Oil Pan to Front Cover Retaining Bolt (M8) 25 Y 18 lb ft
Oil Pressure Sensor 35 Y 26 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover to Oil Pump Retaining Bolt 12 Y 106 lb in
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Plug to Oil Pump 14 Y 124 lb in
Oil Pump Screen to Crankshaft Oil Deflector Retaining
10 Y 89 lb in
Nut
Oil Pump Screen to Oil Pump Retaining Bolt 9Y 80 lb in
Oil Pump to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 Y 18 lb ft
Spark Plug
• Fit New Spark Plug 20 Y 15 lb ft
• Refit Existing Spark Plug 15 Y 11 lb ft
Throttle Body to Intake Manifold Retaining Bolt 10 Y 89 lb in
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Specification
Application Metric English
Timing Chain Tensioner to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 Y 18 lb ft
Valley Cover to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 25 Y 18 lb ft
Valve Lifter Guide to Engine Block Retaining Bolt 12 Y 106 lb in
Valve Rocker Arm Cover to Cylinder Head Retaining
12 Y 106 lb in
Bolt
Valve Rocker Arm to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt 30 Y 22 lb ft
Thermostat Housing to Water Pump Retaining Bolt 15 Y 11 lb ft
Water Pump to Engine Block Retaining Bolt
• First Pass 15 Y 11 lb ft
• Second Pass 30 Y 22 lb ft
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