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Fastener Tightening Specifications Buick Encore I

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ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolts2216 lb ft
Camshaft Actuator50 + 60 degrees37 lb ft + 60 degrees
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts871 lb in
Camshaft Cover Bolts871 lb in
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve871 lb in
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt653 lb in
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt50 + 60 degrees (1)37 lb ft + 60 degrees (1)
Catalytic Converter Bracket to Cylinder Block2216 lb ft
Catalytic Converter to Bracket2216 lb ft
Catalytic Converter to Turbocharger (V-clamp)13115 lb in
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap25 + 45 degrees (1)18 lb ft + 45 degrees (1)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt150 + 45 degrees + 15 degrees (1)111 lb ft + 45 degrees + 15 degrees (1)
Crankshaft Bearing Tie Plate Bolts (M6)10 + 60 degrees + 15 degrees (1)89 lb in + 60 degrees + 15 degrees (1)
Crankshaft Bearing Tie Plate Bolts (M8)25 + 60 degrees + 15 degrees (1)18 lb ft + 60 degrees + 15 degrees (1)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt871 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolts35 + 180 degrees (1)26 lb ft + 180 degrees (1)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt M82216 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt M105541 lb ft
Engine Cooling Thermostat Housing Bolts871 lb in
Engine Front Cover Bolts M103526 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolts M6871 lb in
Engine Mount Bracket Bolts60 + 45-60 degrees (1)44 lb ft + 45-60 degrees (1)
Engine Mount Right Side to Body6246 lb ft
Engine Mount Right Side to Engine Mount Bracket50 + 60-75 degrees (1)37 lb ft + 60-75 degrees (1)
Engine Oil Filter Cap2518 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts871 lb in
Flywheel Bolts (Two-Mass)60 + 45 degrees + 15 degrees (1)44 lb ft + 45 degrees + 15 degrees (1)
Fuel Injection Rail to Intake Manifold653 lb in
Generator to Cylinder Block and Engine Cover3526 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bolts871 lb in
Intake Manifold Bolt2015 lb ft
Knock Sensor2015 lb ft
Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Pipe to Oil Cooler1089 lb in
Oil Cooler to Engine Block2015 lb ft
Oil Cooler to Oil Filter Assembly (only bolts serviceable)1089 lb in
Oil Filler Plug to Engine Front Cover (M18)3022 lb ft
Oil Filter Assembly to Block2015 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug in Engine Front Cover (M22)6044 lb ft
Oil Pan Bolt1089 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug14124 lb in
Oil Pressure Indicator2015 lb ft
Oil Pressure Relief Valve5037 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolts871 lb in
Oil Pump Housing Plug (M10)1089 lb in
Oxygen Sensor to Exhaust Manifold4231 lb ft
Oxygen Sensor to Exhaust Front Pipe4231 lb ft
Piston Oil Nozzles to Block2518 lb ft
Spark Plugs2518 lb ft
Starter Bolts2518 lb ft
Throttle Body Bolts980 lb in
Timing Chain Guide871 lb in
Timing Chain Tensioner871 lb in
Timing Chain Tensioner Plug3526 lb ft
Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe2015 lb ft
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe to Engine Block3022 lb ft
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe to Turbocharger (Quick Fitting)2015 lb ft
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe to Turbocharger (Quick Fitting)2015 lb ft
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe to Oil Cooler/Filter871 lb in
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe to Turbocharger2015 lb ft
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe to Turbocharger871 lb in
Turbocharger to Cylinder Head8 (1)71 lb in (1)
Water Outlet871 lb in
Water Pump Housing Bolts
First Pass871 lb in
Final Pass30 Degrees (2)
Water Pump Drain Plug1511 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolts2216 lb ft
1 = Use NEW Fastener. 2 = Tighten only 2 bolts to a final pass, see water pump documents.

Fastener Tightening Specifications

See also:
Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
Fastener Caution
Throttle Body Assembly Replacement
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Trax)
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Fuel Pressure Relief
Water Outlet Replacement (LUJ, LUV)
Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV)
Transfer Case Replacement
Transmission Replacement
Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement (1.4L)
Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LUJ, LUV)
Water Pump Replacement (LUJ, LUV)
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a)
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Trax)
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1)
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Component Fastener Tightening Caution
Control Module References
Ignition Coil Replacement
Safety Glasses Warning
Battery Disconnect Warning