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2012 GMC SIERRA 1500

5.3L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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maintenance

Differential Service Torque Specs

for 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8 · RWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Air Box Clips
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
Cover Bolts
RTV sealant
31 lb-ft · 42 Nm
Cover Screws
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Drain Plug
New washer
38 lb-ft · 51 Nm
Fill Plug
38 lb-ft · 51 Nm
Mounting Bolts
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Oil Drain Plug
Use new crush washer
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Torque in star pattern
103 lb-ft · 140 Nm
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