4.3L V6 Vortec•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor485 Torque2251 Fluid8 DTC1987 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls5

ignition

Spark Plugs Torque Specs

for 2010 Chevrolet Express 4.3L V6 Vortec · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Air Box Clips

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Engine Cover Clips

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolt

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolt

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug★ OEM verified

Critical

Use new crush washer

18 lb-ft · 24.4 Nm

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Spark Plug✓ Verified

Critical

Gap before install

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head✓ Verified

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Cast Iron Head✓ Verified

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

Torque in star pattern

140 lb-ft · 190 Nm

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