Timing Belt Torque Specs

for 1996 Oldsmobile 88 3.8L V6 · FWD

Units

6 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

Timing Cover Bolt

Critical

11.1 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

147.5 lb-ft · 200 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

33.2 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Idler Bolt

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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