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Engine Controls - 4.3L (Introduction): Specifications Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Ignition System Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Spark Plug Wire Resistance1,000 ohms per ft
Spark Plug Torque15 N.m11 lb ft
Spark Plug Gap1.52 mm0.06 in
Spark Plug TypeR41-932 [AC plug type]

Ignition System Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Accelerator Cable Bracket Nut/Stud12 N.m106 lb in
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp4 N.m35 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Stud10 N.m89 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Screws2.2 N.m20 lb in
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Distributor Cap Screws2.4 N.m21 lb in
Distributor Hold Down Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor20 N.m15 lb ft
Engine Shield Bolt20 N.m15 lb ft
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Bracket Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Nut12 N.m106 lb in
EVAP Canister Vent Valve Bracket Bolt12 N.m106 lb in
Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Bracket Bolt6 N.m53 lb in
Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Bracket Nut to Transmission25 N.m18 lb ft
Fuel Feed and Return Pipes Fittings28 N.m21 lb ft
Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Nut3 N.m27 lb in
Fuel Injector Retainer Lock Nut3 N.m27 lb in
Fuel Line Fitting25 N.m18 lb ft
Fuel Tank Ground Strap Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Fuel Tank Filler Housing to Body Screw2.3 N.m20 lb in
Fuel Tank Filler Housing to Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Screw2.3 N.m20 lb in
Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Clamp2.5 N.m22 lb in
Fuel Tank Shield Bolt18 N.m13 lb ft
Fuel Tank Strap Bolt40 N.m30 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)42 N.m31 lb ft
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Screw3 N.m27 lb in
Ignition Coil Bracket Stud11 N.m97 lb in
Ignition Module Screw3.5 N.m31 lb in
Knock Sensor Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Hose Clamp4 N.m35 lb in
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connector Bolt8 N.m71 lb in
Rotor Screw2 N.m18 lb in
Spark Plug (New Aluminum Head)20 N.m15 lb ft
Spark Plug (New Iron Head)30 N.m22 lb ft
Spark Plug (Used Head)15 N.m11 lb ft
Throttle Body Stud9 N.m80 lb in
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Screw2 N.m18 lb in

Fastener Tightening Specifications