Timing Chain Tensioner Torque Specs

for 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3L V6 Vortec Supercharged · FWD

Units

5 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

130 lb-ft · 176 Nm

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Guide Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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1996 GMC SONOMA

5 fasteners