2004-2012 GMC Canyon Piston Rings - All Torque Specs

2.8L I4

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

Labor Time:20 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	18	13	—
Cover Bolts	18	13	—
⚠️ 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	7	5	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Gasket Bolts	21	16	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	21	16	—
Gasket Surface Bolts	22	16	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	22	16	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	50	37	—
Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
⚠️ 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	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—

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 26 torque specifications for piston rings - all on the 2004-2012 GMC Canyon 2.8L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.