Engine R&R Torque Specifications

2003-2024 Chevrolet Express 6.0L V8

Labor Time:12 hours

Torque Values (34 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
AC Compressor Bolts	25	18	—
⚠️ AC Compressor Bolts	25	18	—
Alternator Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
⚠️ Alternator Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Cover Bolts	22	16	—
Cover Bolts	22	16	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	9	7	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	9	7	—
⚠️ Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts	65	48	—
Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts	65	48	—
⚠️ Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts	75	55	—
Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts	75	55	—
Exhaust Manifold Nuts	30	22	Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
⚠️ Exhaust Manifold Nuts	30	22	Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Gasket Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	27	20	—
Gasket Surface Bolts	27	20	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	27	20	Clean mating surfaces
Mounting Bolts	64	47	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	64	47	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Power Steering Pump Bolts	25	18	—
Power Steering Pump Bolts	25	18	—
Sensor Bolts	15	11	—
Sensor Bolts	15	11	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	15	11	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	15	11	—
Starter Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
⚠️ Starter Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—

The primary torque specification for engine r&r on a 2003-2024 Chevrolet Express is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

There are 34 torque specifications for engine r&r on the 2003-2024 Chevrolet Express 6.0L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.