engine

Main Bearings Torque Specs

for 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8 Vortec · RWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

19 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Clean mating surfaces

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Main Cap Bolts (Inner/Outer M10)

Pass 1: 15 lb-ft. Pass 2: 80 degrees. Inner then outer.

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

80°

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Main Cap Side Bolts (M8)

Tighten side bolts last.

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

44 lb-ft · 60 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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