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2008 BUICK LUCERNE

3.8L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Head Gasket - Single Torque Specs

for 2008 Buick Lucerne 3.8L V6 · FWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft Cap Bolts
Critical
Torque sequence
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
Cover Bolts
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts
Critical
Multi-step + angle
75 lb-ft · 101 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 Bolts
Critical
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Sensor Mounting Bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Critical
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
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