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Connecting Rod Bearings Torque Specs

for 1999 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.0L V8 Vortec · 4WD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Connecting Rod Bolts

Critical

Pass 1: 15 lb-ft. Pass 2: 85 degrees. Cracked cap design.

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

85°

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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

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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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Sensor Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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