Timing Chain Kit Torque Specs

for 1973 Pontiac Tempest 400ci V8 · RWD

Units

3 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft sprocket bolts (3)

Critical

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Crankshaft balancer/harmonic damper bolt

Critical

160 lb-ft · 217 Nm

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Timing cover bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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