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2016 GMC YUKON

5.3L V8•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Torque Specs

for 2016 GMC Yukon 5.3L V8 · 4WD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Phaser Bolt

Critical

Apply threadlocker, hold cam stationary

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Cover Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

19 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

44 lb-ft · 59 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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VVT Solenoid Bolt

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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