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2012 GMC SIERRA 2500HD

6.0L V8 Vortec•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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Engine R&R Torque Specs

for 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.0L V8 Vortec · 4WD

Units

15 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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AC Compressor Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Alternator Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Cover Bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts

Critical

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Flywheel Bolts

Critical

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern

70 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Power Steering Pump Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Starter Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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