engine

Main Bearings Torque Specs

for 2002 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L V8 LS1 · RWD

Units

16 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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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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Flywheel Bolts

Critical

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

70 lb-ft · 95 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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Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Critical

TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Main Cap Bolts (Inner/Outer M10)

Critical

Step 1: 15 lb-ft. Step 2: +80 degrees.

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

80°

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Main Cap Side Bolts (M8)

Critical

Tighten last. Apply sealant to bolt heads.

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Pickup Tube

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

9 lb-ft · 12 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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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

16 fasteners