3.6L V6•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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engine

Head Gasket - Single Torque Specs

for 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L V6 · RWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Torque sequence

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

—

Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

Multi-step + angle

75 lb-ft · 101 Nm

—

Cylinder Head Bolts (M11)

Critical

REPLACE BOLTS. Step 1: 22 lb-ft. Step 2: +150° (or +90° then +60°). Tighten in sequence.

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

150°

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Cylinder Head Bolts (M8)

Critical

Step 1: 22 lb-ft. Step 2: +60 degrees.

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

60°

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Cylinder Head Bolts (M8 Front)

Critical

Tighten after M11 bolts.

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

—

Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

—

Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

—

Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

—

Intake Manifold Bolt

Critical

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

—

Sensor Mounting Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

—

Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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