2004-2012 GMC Canyon Piston Rings - All Torque Specs

3.5L I5

Applies to 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 GMC Canyon

Labor Time:20 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
⚠️ Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—

The primary torque specification for piston rings - all on a 2004-2012 GMC Canyon is 45 Nm (33 lb-ft). Note: TTY - critical torque plus angle

There are 22 torque specifications for piston rings - all on the 2004-2012 GMC Canyon 3.5L I5, covering all related fasteners and components.