Torque Specs LB7 2001-2004
2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD 6.6L Duramax LB7 (VIN code 1)
*** = use a new fastener on installation. Δ = Angular Tightening Method (series of turning angles).
Engine
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Bolt | 37 lb ft |
| Bypass Pipe Bolt | 15 lb ft |
| Camshaft Gear Bolt *** | 173 lb ft |
| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 89 lb in |
| Camshaft Position Sensor Exciter Ring Bolt | 80 lb in |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt | 16 lb ft |
| Connecting Rod Cap Bolt *** Δ | 1st Step 47 lb ft 2nd Step 30 Degrees 3rd Step 30 Degrees |
| Coolant Pipe to Water Pump Nut | 18 lb ft |
| Cooling Fan Pulley | 30 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt *** | 1st Step 74 lb ft 2nd Step 105 Degrees |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt *** Δ | 1st Step 72 lb ft 2nd Step 97 lb ft 3rd Step 60 Degrees |
| Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolt *** | 52 lb ft |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 89 lb in |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Spacer Bolt | 89 lb in |
| Cylinder Head M12 Bolt *** Δ | 1st Step 37 lb ft 2nd Step 59 lb ft 3rd Step 60 Degrees 4th Step 60 Degrees |
| Cylinder Head M8 Bolt *** | 18 lb ft |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley Bolt | 30 lb ft |
| EGR Bolt - California Emissions | 15 lb ft |
| EGR Bracket Bolt - California Emissions | 15 lb ft |
| EGR Valve Nut - California Emissions | 14 lb ft |
| Engine Block Coolant Plug | 13 lb ft |
| Engine Block Ground Bolt | 25 lb ft |
| Engine Coolant Heater (First Pass) | 18 lb in |
| Engine Coolant Heater (Final Pass) | — |
| Engine Mount to Block Bolts | 43 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut | 28 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts | 71 lb in |
| Exhaust Outlet Clamp | 11 lb ft |
| Exhaust Outlet Heat Shield Bolts | 71 lb in |
| Exhaust Outlet Pipe Bolt | 39 lb ft |
| Exhaust Pipe Bolt | 39 lb ft |
| Exhaust Pipe Bracket Bolt | 25 lb ft |
| Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield Bolts | 71 lb in |
| Fan Pulley Bracket Bolt | 34 lb ft |
| Flywheel Bolt *** Δ | 1st Step 58 lb ft 2nd Step 60 Degrees 3rd Step 60 Degrees |
| Flywheel Housing to Block Bolt | 60 lb ft |
| Flywheel Housing to Upper Oil Pan Bolt | 37 lb ft |
| Front Engine Cover Bolt | 15 lb ft |
| Fuel Block Bolt | 18 lb ft |
| Fuel Filter Bracket Bolt | 15 lb ft |
| Fuel Injection Control Module Bolt | 15 lb ft |
| Fuel Injection Control Module Bracket Bolt | 15 lb ft |
| Fuel Injection Control Module Connector Bolt | 89 lb in |
| Fuel Injection Control Module Connector Bracket Bolt | 15 lb ft |
| Fuel Injection Control Module Cooler Eye Bolt | 20 lb ft |
| Fuel Injection Pipe Nut | 30 lb ft |
Transmission – Allison 1000
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Control Module Cover to Radiator Shroud Bolts | 80 lb in |
| Control Valve Assembly to Main Housing Bolts | 108 lb in |
| Converter Housing to Front Support Assembly Bolts | 41 lb ft |
| Detent Lever Retaining Nut | 21 lb ft |
| Detent Spring Assembly to Main Valve Body Bolts | 108 lb in |
| Filler Tube Bracket to Transmission Nuts | 13 lb ft |
| Fuel Line Bracket to Transmission Nut | 13 lb ft |
| Fuel Line Retainer to Transmission Bolts | 22 lb in |
| Heat Shield to Transmission Bolts | 13 lb ft |
| Heat Shield to Transmission Nut | 18 lb ft |
| Hydraulic Connector Assembly | 18 lb ft |
| Input Speed Sensor to Torque Converter Housing Bolt | 108 lb in |
| Main Pressure Tap Plug | 108 lb in |
| Oil Cooler Line Clip to Oil Pan Nut | 80 lb in |
| Oil Cooler to Radiator Brace Bolts | 106 lb in |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 26 lb ft |
| Oil Pan to Main Housing Bolts | 20 lb ft |
| Output Speed Sensor to Rear Cover Bolt | 108 lb in |
| Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch to Main Housing Bolts | 20 lb ft |
| Power Take-Off (PTO) Cover to Main Housing Bolts | 32 lb ft |
| Shift Cable Bracket to Transmission Bolts | 18 lb ft |
| Shift Cable Support to Steering Column Brace Bolt | 89 lb in |
| Shift Lever to Shift Selector Shaft Nut | 18 lb ft |
| Shipping Bracket to Torque Converter Lug Bolts | 20 lb ft |
| Torque Converter Housing Inspection Cover to Transmission Bolts | 89 lb in |
| Torque Converter to Flywheel Bolts | 44 lb ft |
| Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch to Main Valve Body Bolts | 108 lb in |
| Transmission Mount to Adapter Bolts (4WD) | 35 lb ft |
| Transmission Mount to Transmission Bolts (2WD) | 37 lb ft |
| Transmission Mount to Transmission Support Nuts | 30 lb ft |
| Transmission Support to Frame Nuts and Bolts | 52 lb ft |
| Transmission to Engine Studs and Bolts | 37 lb ft |
| Turbine Speed Sensor to Main Housing Bolt | 108 lb in |
| Wire Harness/Vent Tube Bracket to Transmission Nut | 13 lb ft |
| Yoke Assembly to Output Shaft Bolt | 91 lb ft |
| Back-Up Lamp Switch | 15 lb ft |
| Drain Plug | 26 lb ft |
| Fill Plug | 26 lb ft |
| Front Bearing Cover Bolts | 17 lb ft |
| Intermediate Case to Front Case Bolts | 17 lb ft |
| Main Shift Rail Detent | 48 lb ft |
| Power Take-Off (PTO) Cover Bolts | 28 lb ft |
| Rear Case to Front Case Bolts | 17 lb ft |
| Reverse Idler Shaft Bolt | 17 lb ft |
| Shift Control Housing to Front Case Bolts | 17 lb ft |
| Shift Interlock Plate Bolts | 88 lb in |
| Vehicle Speed Sensor Bolt | 88 lb in |
| Vent | 88 lb in |
| Yoke Flange Nut | 244 lb ft |
| Clutch Actuator Cylinder Bolt | 71 lb in |
| Control Lever Boot Screws | 14 lb in |
| Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolt | 106 lb in |
| Shift Lever Assembly Nut | 27 lb ft |
| Shift Lever Bolt | 17 lb ft |
| Transmission Bolt/Stud | 37 lb ft |
| Transmission Mount Bolt | 37 lb ft |
| Transmission Mount To Crossmember Nut | 40 lb ft |
Steering
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Idler Arm to Frame Bolt or Nut | 73 lb ft |
| Idler Arm to Relay Rod Nut | 46 lb ft |
| Inner Tie Rod End to Rack and Pinion | 74 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to Relay Rod Nut | 46 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to Steering Gear Nut | 184 lb ft |
| Steering Dampener to Frame Bracket Nut | 30 lb ft |
| Steering Dampener to Relay Rod Nut | 30 lb ft |
| Steering Linkage Special Tool | 40 lb ft |
| Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Nut (15 series) | 37 lb ft |
| Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Nut (25/35 series) | 48 lb ft |
Front Suspension
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Axle Shaft Nut | 177 lb ft |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 80 lb in |
| Brake Hose Clip Bolts | 106 lb in |
| Hub and Bearing Assembly to Steering Knuckle Bolts | 133 lb ft |
| Jounce Bumper Stud Nut | 22 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint to Lower Control Arm Nuts | 52 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut | 74 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts (2WD) | 107 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts (4WD) | 110 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolts | 15 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Tenon Nut (4WD) | 15 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber to Lower Control Arm Bolts (2WD) | 18 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber to Lower Control Arm Nut (4WD) | 59 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts | 37 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts | 89 lb in |
| Torsion Bar Crossmember Bolts | 70 lb ft |
| Torsion Bar Support Mounting Nuts | 70 lb ft |
| Upper Ball Joint Stud Nut | 37 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm to Frame Nuts | 140 lb ft |
| Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt | 13 lb ft |
Rear Suspension
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Front Hanger Bracket Nut | 110 lb ft |
| Jounce Bumper Mounting Bolt | 24 lb ft |
| Shackle to Frame Bracket Nut | 70 lb ft |
| Shackle to Spring Nut | 70 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Nuts | 70 lb ft |
| Spring to Front Hanger Nut | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts | 24 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link to Frame Bolts (35 Series) | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link to Stabilizer Shaft | 107 lb ft |
| U-Bolt Nuts (15 Series w/o Rear Wheel Steering) | 53 lb ft |
| U-Bolt Nuts (15 Series w/ Rear Wheel Steering & 15HD/25/35/36 Series) | 110 lb ft |
Front Axle
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Differential Adjuster Lock Nut Bolt | 15 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Assembly Case Bolts | 35 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Bracket to Frame Nuts | 67 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Assembly Mounting Bolts & Nuts | 75 lb ft |
| Front Differential Carrier Shield Bolts | 15 lb ft |
| Front Drive Axle Actuator | 15 lb ft |
| Inner Shaft Housing to Bracket Nuts | 75 lb ft |
| Inner Shaft Housing to Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts | 30 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (9.25" Axle) | 39 lb ft |
| Plug, Drain & Fill | 24 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts (8.25” Axle) | 89 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts (9.25” Axle) | 102 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Link Nut | 13 lb ft |
| Vent Hose Connector | 21 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft Inboard Flange Bolts | 58 lb ft |
| Wheel Drive Shaft to Front Hub Nut | 177 lb ft |
| Yoke Retainer Bolts | 18 lb ft |
Rear Axle
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Axle Flange Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) | 115 lb ft |
| Axle Flange Bolts (11.5 Inch Axle) | 136 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts (8.6 Inch Axle) | 55 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts (9.5 Inch Axle) | 63 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts (9.75 Inch Axle) | 80 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) | 136 lb ft |
| Bearing Cap Bolts (11.5 Inch Axle) | 153 lb ft |
| Brake Backing Plate Bolts (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle) | 103 lb ft |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 16 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket to Rear Axle Bolts | 16 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket to Rear Axle Nut | 10 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Junction Block Bolt | 16 lb ft |
| Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt (9.5 Inch Axle) | 19 lb ft |
| Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt (10.5 Inch Axle) | 20 lb ft |
| Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt (11.5 Inch Axle) | 20 lb ft |
| Differential Housing Cover Bolts (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle) | 30 lb ft |
| Drain Plug (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle) | 24 lb ft |
| Drain Plug (9.75 Inch Axle) | 20 lb ft |
| Fill Plug (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle) | 24 lb ft |
| Fill Plug (9.75 Inch Axle) | 15 lb ft |
| Flex Hose Bracket Bolts | 106 lb in |
| Jounce Bracket Bolt (9.75 Inch Axle) | 106 lb in |
| Pinion Bearing Cage Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) | 65 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (8.6 Inch Axle) | 27 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt (9.5 Inch Axle) | 37 lb ft |
| Pinion Yoke Nut (9.75 Inch Axle) | 273 lb ft |
| Propeller Shaft Retainer Bolts | 18 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts (8.6 Inch Axle) | 89 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts (9.5 Inch Axle) | 103 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts (9.75 Inch Axle) | 131 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts (10.5 Inch Axle) | 122 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts (11.5 Inch Axle) | 175 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Nuts— Lower | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolts | 70 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft U-bolt Nuts | 24 lb ft |
| U-bolt Nuts (15 Series w/o RPO NYS) | 53 lb ft |
| U-bolt Nuts (15 Series w/ RPO NYS) | 110 lb ft |
| U-bolt Nuts (25/35 Series) | 110 lb ft |
| Wheel Hub Nut (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle) | 52 lb ft |
Always verify torque specifications with the GM factory service manual for your specific vehicle before installation. Specs are provided for reference only.
$132.00
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