engine

Valve Seals Torque Specs

for 2012 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L V8 · 4WD

Units

20 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Cover Bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Cover Bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Critical

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts

Critical

Tighten evenly in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts

Tighten evenly in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head

Apply anti-seize to threads

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE

20 fasteners