2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1

6.2L V8 Supercharged LSA•RWD•MANUAL•gas•supercharged

Repairs0 Labor476 Torque1441 Fluid8 DTC1998 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls4

engine

Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2L V8 Supercharged LSA · RWD

Units

15 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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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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Camshaft Sprocket Bolts

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

Multi-step + angle

88 lb-ft · 119 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts (LS9)

Critical

LS9 uses 12mm bolts (vs 11mm). Step 1: 22 lb-ft. Step 2: +90°. Step 3: +90°.

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

90°

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Cylinder Head Bolts (LSA)

Critical

Uses M11 bolts (like LS3). Step 1: 22 lb-ft. Step 2: +90°. Step 3: +90°.

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

90°

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolt

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Critical

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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VVT Solenoid Bolt

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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