engineCamshaft R&R Torque Specsfor 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8 Vortec · RWDUnitslb-ftNm9 fastenersSeqComponentTorqueAngle—Camshaft Retainer PlateTorx bolts.18 lb-ft · 25 Nm——Camshaft Sprocket Bolts (3-Bolt)For 3-bolt cam gear. If 1-bolt VVT: 55 lb-ft + 50 degrees.26 lb-ft · 35 Nm——Cover Bolts15 lb-ft · 20 Nm——Electrical Connector Bolts6 lb-ft · 8 Nm——Gasket Bolts19 lb-ft · 25 Nm——Gasket Surface BoltsClean mating surfaces19 lb-ft · 26 Nm——Mounting Bolts44 lb-ft · 60 Nm——Sensor Bolts10 lb-ft · 14 Nm——Sensor Mounting Bolts10 lb-ft · 14 Nm—📝 Suggest a correction to this torque spec