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Connecting Rod Bearings Torque Specs

for 2000 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L V8 LS1 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Connecting Rod Bolts

Critical

Step 1: 15 lb-ft. Step 2: +75 degrees. Cracked cap rods.

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

75°

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Cover Bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

—

Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

10 fasteners