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2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

6.2L V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor596 Torque4684 Fluid7 DTC971 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls7

cooling

Coolant Temperature Sensor Torque Specs

for 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 6.2L V8 · RWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bleed Screw

Open during fill

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Coolant Drain Plug

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Fan Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Hose Clamps

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Housing Bolts

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Torque in sequence

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Tighten in criss-cross pattern

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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