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Engine Cooling System: Specifications Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (6.6L Engine)6 N.m53 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp Screw (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)7 N.m62 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Wingnut (4.3L Engine)3 N.m27 lb in
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Mounting Bolt (6.6L Engine)50 N.m37 lb ft
Bypass Pipe to Water Pump Bolt (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Charged Air Cooler Duct Clamp (6.6L Engine)6 N.m53 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Stud/Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)12 N.m106 lb in
Coolant Crossover Bolt (8.1L Engine)50 N.m37 lb ft
Cooling Fan Pulley/Nut (6.6L Engine)41 N.m30 lb ft
Coolant Heater Bolt (6.6L Engine)2 N.m18 lb in)
Coolant Heater Cord Bolt8 N.m71 lb in
Coolant Heater Bolt (4.3L Engine)2 N.m18 lb in
Coolant Heater (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 8.1L Engines)50 N.m37 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug (4.3L Engine)20 N.m15 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 8.1L Engines)60 N.m44 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug (6.6L Engine)18 N.m13 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (6.6L Engine)33 N.m24 lb ft
Fan Clutch Bolt23 N.m17 lb ft
Fan Clutch Nut56 N.m41 lb ft
Fan Shroud Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Fan and Water Pump Pulley Bolt (4.3L Engine)25 N.m18 lb ft
Generator Mounting Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine)50 N.m37 lb ft
Generator Positive Cable Nut (6.6L Engine)9 N.m80 lb in)
Heater Pipe Bolt (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Heater Pipe Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Idler Pulley Bolt (6.6L Engine)37 N.m27 lb ft
Junction Block Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine)9 N.m80 lb in)
Oil Cooler Hose Adapter Bolt (6.0L Engine)12 N.m106 lb in
Oil Cooler Hose Bracket Bolt (6.0L Engine)25 N.m18 lb ft
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Oil Separator Bracket Nut (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine)46 N.m34 lb ft
Radiator Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Surge Tank Bolt/Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Thermostat Cover Bolt (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)15 N.m11 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Bolt (8.1L Engine)37 N.m27 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Crossover Bolt (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Cover Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Electrical Connector Bolt8 N.m71 lb in
Turbocharger Coolant Bypass Valve (6.6L Engine)60 N.m44 lb ft
Turbocharger Outlet Coolant Pipe Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Turbocharger Outlet Coolant Pipe Nut (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bolt (6.6L Engine)9 N.m80 lb in
Water Outlet Bolt (8.1L Engine)30 N.m22 lb ft
Water Outlet Stud (4.3L Engine)25 N.m18 lb ft
Water Outlet Tube to Water Outlet Bolt (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Water Outlet Tube to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (4.3L Engine)45 N.m33 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (First Pass) (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)15 N.m11 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (Final Pass) (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)30 N.m22 lb ft)
Water Pump Bolt (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (8.1L Engine)50 N.m37 lb ft
Water Pump to Water Pump Housing Bolt (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Water Pump to Water Pump Outlet Pipe Nuts (6.6L Engine)21 N.m16 lb ft
Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine)8 N.m71 lb in

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS