Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Fastener Tightening Specifications (LAF, LEA, or LUK)

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

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English

A/C Compressor to Block Bolt	22-Y	16-lb-ft
Air Pump Assembly Bolt	22-Y	16-lb-ft
Balance Shaft Bearing Carrier to Block Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Balance Shaft Chain Guide Bolt, Adjustable	10-Y	89-lb-in
Balance Shaft Chain Guide Bolt, Fixed	12-Y	106-lb-in
Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner	10-Y	89-lb-in
Block Core Plug	35-Y	26-lb-ft
Block Heater Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Cam Cover to Cylinder Head Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Stud	10-Y	89-lb-in
Camshaft
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator — First Pass	30-Y	22-lb-ft
Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator — Final Pass	100-degrees
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator — First Pass	30-Y	22-lb-ft
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator — Final Pass	100-degrees
Intake Camshaft Rear Cap Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Connecting Rod Bolt
First Pass	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Final Pass	100-degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass	150-Y	111-lb-ft
Final Pass	100-degrees
Crankshaft Position Reluctor Ring	15-Y	11-lb-ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Cylinder Head Bolt
First Pass	30-Y	22-lb-ft
Final Pass	155-degrees
Cylinder Head Front Chaincase Bolt	35-Y	26-lb-ft
Cylinder Head Oil Gallery Plug	35-Y	26-lb-ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (LAF, LEA)	45-Y	33-lb-ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (LUK) — OFF Vehicle
First Pass	50-Y	37-lb-ft
Final Pass	90-degrees
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (LUK) — ON Vehicle — Use J-45025 Belt Tensioner Wrench in combination with a 3/8 drive torque wrench	42-Y	31-lb-ft
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug	60-Y	44-lb-ft
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Fitting	15-Y	11-lb-ft
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor	20-Y	15-lb-ft
Engine Lift Bracket Bolt, Front	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Engine Lift Bracket Bolt, Rear	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Engine Lift Bracket Stud	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Engine Mount Bracket to Body Bolts	62-Y	46-lb-ft
Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Bolts	100-Y	74-lb-ft
Engine to Transmission Bolts	75-Y	55-lb-ft
EVAP Canister Valve Bolt	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt	9-Y	80-lb-in
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut – 2-passes	14-Y	124-lb-in
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud	15-Y	11-lb-ft
Flywheel Bolt – Automatic Transmission
First Pass	53-Y	39-lb-ft
Final Pass	25-degrees
Front Cover to Block Bolt	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Front Lift Bracket Bolt	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe	30-Y	22-lb-ft
Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Fuel Pump Cover Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Fuel Pump Cover Nut	10-Y	89-lb-in
Fuel Rail Assembly Bolt	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Fuel Rail Harness Connector Bracket Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Generator to Block Bolt	23-Y	17-lb-ft
Generator Wiring Harness Nut	20-Y	15-lb-ft
Ignition Coil Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Intake Manifold Insulator Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud	15-Y	11-lb-ft
Knock Sensor Bolt	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Lower Crankcase Bolts
Crankshaft Bearings – Lower Crankcase to Block – Bedplate
First Pass	20-Y	15-lb-ft
Final Pass	70-Degrees
Lower Crankcase Perimeter Bolt	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Bolt	4-Y	35-lb-in
Oil Filter Cap	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Oil Gallery Gerotor Cover – Rear Bolt	6-Y	53-lb-in
Oil Level Indicator Tube to Intake Manifold Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Oil Pan Baffle	14-Y	124-lb-in
Oil Pan Drain Plug	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Oil Pressure Switch	26-Y	19-lb-ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolt	6-Y	53-lb-in
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Plug	40-Y	30-lb-ft
Oxygen Sensor	42-Y	31-lb-ft
Piston Oil Nozzle Assembly	15-Y	11-lb-ft
Secondary Air Injection Assembly to Secondary Air Injection Pipe Assembly Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Secondary Air Injection Pipe Assembly to Cylinder Head Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Secondary Air Injection Assembly to Cylinder Head Bolt	22Y	16-lb-ft
Secondary Air Injection Assembly Stud	10-Y	89-lb-in
Secondary Air Injection Assembly Nut	22Y	16-lb-ft
Spark Plug	20-Y	15-lb-ft
Thermostat Housing to Block Bolts	10-Y	89-lb-in
Throttle Body Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Throttle Body Nut	10-Y	89-lb-in
Throttle Body Stud	6-Y	53-lb-in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Adjustable	10-Y	89-lb-in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Fixed	12-Y	106-lb-in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Upper	10-Y	89-lb-in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt Access Hole Plug	75-Y	55-lb-ft
Timing Chain Oil Nozzle Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Timing Chain Tensioner	75-Y	55-lb-ft
Transmission to Engine Brace Bolts	50-Y	37-lb-ft
Transmission Torque Converter to Flywheel Bolt	62-Y	46-lb-ft
Vent Tube to Cylinder Head	15-Y	11-lb-ft
Water Jacket Drain Plug	20-Y	15-lb-ft
Water Pipe Support Bracket Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Water Pump Access Cover Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Water Pump/Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in
Water Pump Bolts	25-Y	18-lb-ft
Water Pump Cover Stud	10-Y	89-lb-in
Water Pump Sprocket Bolt	10-Y	89-lb-in

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