2007-2014 GMC Yukon Piston Rings - All Torque Specs

5.3L V8

Applies to 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 GMC Yukon

Labor Time:25 hours

Torque Values (26 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	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
Gasket Surface Bolts	26	19	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	26	19	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ 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	60	44	—
Mounting Bolts	60	44	—
⚠️ 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	14	10	—
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	14	10	—

The primary torque specification for piston rings - all on a 2007-2014 GMC Yukon is 45 Nm (33 lb-ft). Note: TTY - critical torque plus angle

There are 26 torque specifications for piston rings - all on the 2007-2014 GMC Yukon 5.3L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.