GMC gasoline V6 90° Generation I 4.3L (262 CID) Vortec 4300 V6 L35 (1999–2002) engine DIY maintenance and service manual

General Information

GMC gasoline V6 90° Generation I 4.3L (262 CID) Vortec 4300 V6 L35 (1999–2002) is an 262 in³ (4.29 L) internal combustion reciprocating V6 engine. It has bore/stroke ratio of 4.012 in × 3.48 in (10.19 cm × 8.84 cm), and uses 9.2:1 compression. This engine was rated 200 hp (149.14 kW) at 4600 rpm and 260 lbf⋅ft (352.51 N⋅m) of torque at 2800 rpm. It was used in Chevrolet and GMC cars.

Engine Performance Rating

SAE J1349 (SAE Net)

GMC gasoline V6 90° Generation I 4.3L (262 CID) Vortec 4300 V6 L35 (1999–2002) engine performance rating according to SAE J1349 (SAE Net) standard.
Parameter	Output
Power Rating	200 hp (149.14 kW) at 4600 RPM
Torque Rating	352.51 N⋅m260 lbf⋅ft260 lbf⋅ft at 2800 RPM

Specifications

General

GMC gasoline V6 90° Generation I 4.3L (262 CID) Vortec 4300 V6 L35 (1999–2002) engine general specifications.
Parameter	Value
Type	Internal Combustion Reciprocating
Fuel Type	Gasoline or Natural Gas (CNG)
Cylinder Configuration	V6
Engine Displacement	4.29 L262 in³262 in³
Bore	10.19 cm4.012 in4.012 in
Stroke	8.84 cm3.48 in3.48 in
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2

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Block, crankshaft and pistons

GMC gasoline V6 90° Generation I 4.3L (262 CID) Vortec 4300 V6 L35 (1999–2002) engine block, crankshaft and pistons specifications.
Parameter	Value
Block Material	Cast iron
Crankshaft Material	Cast nodular iron
Piston Material	Cast alloy aluminum
Connecting Rod Material	Forged steel

Spark Plugs and Wires

GMC gasoline V6 90° Generation I 4.3L (262 CID) Vortec 4300 V6 L35 (1999–2002) spark plugs and wires specifications.
Parameter	Value
Spark Plugs	R41-932
Spark Plug Gap	1.52 mm0.06 in0.06 in
Wires Resistance (nominal)	1000 ohms per foot

Engine head and valvetrain

GMC gasoline V6 90° Generation I 4.3L (262 CID) Vortec 4300 V6 L35 (1999–2002) engine head and valvetrain specifications.
Parameter	Value
Head Material	Cast iron
Valvetrain Type	OHV
Valves per Cylinder	2
Camshaft Material	Steel

Air Intake

GMC gasoline V6 90° Generation I 4.3L (262 CID) Vortec 4300 V6 L35 (1999–2002) air intake specifications.
Parameter	Value
Air Intake Method	Naturally Aspirated

Fuel Injection

GMC gasoline V6 90° Generation I 4.3L (262 CID) Vortec 4300 V6 L35 (1999–2002) fuel injection specifications.
Parameter	Value
Injection Type	Single Point

Oil Pump

GMC gasoline V6 90° Generation I 4.3L (262 CID) Vortec 4300 V6 L35 (1999–2002) oil pump specifications.
Parameter	Value
Oil Pump Pressure	1.63 atm.24 Psi24 Psi at 4000 RPM

Water Pump

GMC gasoline V6 90° Generation I 4.3L (262 CID) Vortec 4300 V6 L35 (1999–2002) water pump specifications.
Parameter	Value
Water Pump	Centrifugal vane impeller type pump

Engine Specifications

Condition	Value

expand_moreGeneral specifications

expand_moreBalance shaft


Rear bearing journal clearance	0.002–0.0035 in0.002–0.0035 in0.05–0.088 mm
Rear bearing journal diameter	1.499–1.5 in1.499–1.5 in38.085–38.1 mm

expand_moreCamshaft


End Play	0.001–0.009 in0.001–0.009 in0.0254–0.2286 mm
Journal diameter	1.87–1.87 in1.87–1.87 in47.44–47.49 mm
Journal diameter out-of-round	0.00098 in0.00098 in0.025 mm
Max

expand_moreLobe lift


Exhaust	0.28–0.29 in0.28–0.29 in7.2–7.3 mm
Intake	0.27–0.28 in0.27–0.28 in6.97–7.07 mm


Runout	0.0026 in0.0026 in0.065 mm

expand_moreConnecting rod

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing clearance


Production	0.0015–0.0031 in0.0015–0.0031 in0.038–0.078 mm
Service	0.00098–0.0025 in0.00098–0.0025 in0.025–0.063 mm


Connecting rod journal diameter	2.249–2.25 in2.249–2.25 in57.116–57.148 mm

expand_moreConnecting rod journal out-of-round


Production	0.00028 in0.00028 in0.007 mm
Max
Service	0.00098 in0.00098 in0.025 mm
Max

expand_moreConnecting rod journal taper


Production	0.0002 in0.0002 in0.00508 mm
Max
Service	0.00098 in0.00098 in0.025 mm
Max


Connecting rod side clearance	0.0059–0.017 in0.0059–0.017 in0.15–0.44 mm

expand_moreCrankshaft

expand_moreCrankshaft bearing clearance

expand_moreJournal 1


Production	0.00079–0.02 in0.00079–0.02 in0.02–0.51 mm
Service	0.001–0.002 in0.001–0.002 in0.0254–0.05 mm

expand_moreJournal 2, 3, and 4


Production	0.0011–0.0023 in0.0011–0.0023 in0.028–0.058 mm
Service	0.00098–0.0025 in0.00098–0.0025 in0.025–0.063 mm


Crankshaft end play	0.002–0.0079 in0.002–0.0079 in0.05–0.2 mm

expand_moreCrankshaft journal diameter


Journal 1	2.449–2.449 in2.449–2.449 in62.199–62.217 mm
Journal 2 and 3	2.448–2.449 in2.448–2.449 in62.191–62.215 mm
Journal 4	2.448–2.449 in2.448–2.449 in62.179–62.203 mm

expand_moreCrankshaft journal out-of-round


Production	0.0002 in0.0002 in0.005 mm
Max
Service	0.00098 in0.00098 in0.025 mm
Max

expand_moreCrankshaft journal taper


Production	0.00028 in0.00028 in0.007 mm
Max


Crankshaft runout	0.00098 in0.00098 in0.025 mm
Max

expand_moreCylinder bore


Diameter	4.001–4.002 in4.001–4.002 in101.618–101.643 mm

expand_moreOut-of-round


Production	0.0005 in0.0005 in0.0127 mm
Max
Service	0.002 in0.002 in0.05 mm
Max

expand_moreTaper

expand_moreProduction


Relief Side	0.00098 in0.00098 in0.025 mm
Max
Thrust side	0.00047 in0.00047 in0.012 mm
Max


Service	0.00098 in0.00098 in0.025 mm
Max

expand_moreCylinder head


Surface flatness	0.0039 in0.0039 in0.1 mm
Max

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreSurface flatness


Flange to flange	0.0098 in0.0098 in0.25 mm
Max
Individual flange	0.002 in0.002 in0.05 mm
Max

expand_moreIntake manifold


Surface flatness	0.0039 in0.0039 in0.1 mm
Max

expand_moreOil pan


Oil pan alignment at the rear of the engine block	0.012 in0.012 in0.3 mm
Max

expand_morePiston

expand_morePiston bore clearance


Production	0.00071–0.0024 in0.00071–0.0024 in0.018–0.061 mm
Service	0.003 in0.003 in0.075 mm
Max

expand_morePiston pin

expand_moreClearance in piston


Production	0.00051–0.00091 in0.00051–0.00091 in0.013–0.023 mm

expand_moreClearance in piston


Service	0.00098 in0.00098 in0.025 mm
Max


Diameter	0.927–0.927 in0.927–0.927 in23.545–23.548 mm
Fit in connecting rod	0.00047–0.0019 in0.00047–0.0019 in0.012–0.048 mm
Interference

expand_morePiston rings (end gap measured in cylinder bore)

expand_morePiston compression ring gap

expand_moreTop Groove


Production	0.0098–0.016 in0.0098–0.016 in0.25–0.4 mm
Service	0.0098–0.02 in0.0098–0.02 in0.25–0.5 mm

expand_moreSecond groove


Production	0.015–0.023 in0.015–0.023 in0.38–0.58 mm
Service	0.015–0.031 in0.015–0.031 in0.38–0.8 mm

expand_morePiston compression ring groove clearance

expand_moreProduction


Top Groove	0.0012–0.0028 in0.0012–0.0028 in0.03–0.07 mm
Second groove	0.0016–0.0031 in0.0016–0.0031 in0.04–0.08 mm


Service	0.0012–0.0033 in0.0012–0.0033 in0.03–0.085 mm

expand_morePiston oil ring gap


Production	0.0098–0.03 in0.0098–0.03 in0.25–0.76 mm
Service	0.0002–0.0035 in0.0002–0.0035 in0.005–0.09 mm

expand_morePiston oil ring groove clearance


Production	0.0018–0.0077 in0.0018–0.0077 in0.046–0.196 mm
Service	0.0018–0.0079 in0.0018–0.0079 in0.046–0.2 mm

expand_moreValve system


Valve face angle	45°45°45°
Valve head edge margin	0.031 in0.031 in0.79 mm
Min
Valve lash	Net Lash-No Adjustment

expand_moreValve lift


Exhaust	0.428 in0.428 in10.879 mm
Intake	0.414 in0.414 in10.527 mm


Valve lifter	Hydraulic Roller Type
Valve rocker arm	Roller Pivot Type
Valve rocker arm ratio	1.5:1
Valve seat angle	46°46°46°
Valve seat run-out	0.002 in0.002 in0.05 mm
Max

expand_moreValve seat width


Exhaust	0.065–0.098 in0.065–0.098 in1.651–2.489 mm
Intake	0.04–0.065 in0.04–0.065 in1.016–1.651 mm


Valve spring free length	2.02 in2.02 in51.3 mm

expand_moreValve spring installed height


Exhaust	1.69–1.71 in1.69–1.71 in42.92–43.43 mm
Intake	1.69–1.71 in1.69–1.71 in42.92–43.43 mm

expand_moreValve spring pressure


Closed	1.11–1.23 ft1.11–1.23 ft338–374 mm
Open	2.73–2.96 ft2.73–2.96 ft832–903 mm

expand_moreValve stem clearance

expand_moreIntake


Production	0.00098–0.0027 in0.00098–0.0027 in0.025–0.069 mm
Service	0.00098–0.0037 in0.00098–0.0037 in0.025–0.094 mm

expand_moreExhaust


Production	0.00098–0.0027 in0.00098–0.0027 in0.025–0.069 mm
Service	0.00098–0.0037 in0.00098–0.0037 in0.025–0.094 mm

expand_moreValve stem oil seal installed height


Measured from the top of the large diameter valve guide bevel to the bottom of the valve stem oil seal	0.039–0.079 in0.039–0.079 in1–2 mm

expand_moreElectric engine

expand_moreBattery

expand_moreBase


GM part number	19001810
Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA)	600 A600 A600 A
Reserve capacity rating	115 Minutes
Replacement Battery Number	78-6YR

expand_moreOptional

expand_moreDual


GM part number	19001814
Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA)	770 A770 A770 A
Reserve capacity rating	115 Minutes
Replacement Battery Number	78-7YR


Starter motor	PG-260G

expand_moreGenerator

expand_moreBase


Generator model	Delphi AD230
Rated Output	102 A102 A102 A
Load test output	71 A71 A71 A

expand_moreOptional

expand_moreDual


Generator model	Delphi AD244
Rated Output	130 A130 A130 A
Load test output	91 A91 A91 A

expand_moreBosch Generator


Generator model	Bosch 15755900
Rated Output	130 A130 A130 A
Load test output	91 A91 A91 A

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Condition	Value

expand_moreGeneral specifications


Accelerator cable bracket nuts for stud screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Accelerator cable bracket nut on throttle body	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Accelerator cable bracket stud bolts on intake manifold	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Accelerator cable bracket stud bolts on throttle body	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreBalance shaft driven gear screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Final stage	35°35°35°


Balance shaft retainer screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Battery wiring harness bracket bolt on the oil pan	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Battery negative wiring harness bolt on the engine block	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Battery positive wiring harness junction block bracket screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Camshaft retainer screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Camshaft sprocket screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Crankshaft balancer screws	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Crankshaft pulley screws	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
Crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolt and nuts	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_morePreferred method


First pass (all screws)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Long bolts final pass in sequence	75°75°75°
Medium bolts final pass (in sequence)	65°65°65°
Short Bolts Final Pass in Sequence	55°55°55°


Drive belt idler screws	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Drive belt tensioner screws	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
EGR valve inlet pipe clamp screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
EGR valve inlet pipe nut at the intake manifold	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
EGR valve inlet pipe nut at the exhaust manifold	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Engine flywheel screws	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Engine front cover screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Engine lift bracket screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Use Special Tool J 41427
Engine mount bracket screws	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Engine mount bracket screws to the engine block	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Engine mount bracket through-screws	55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Engine mount frame lateral screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Engine oil level sensor	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Junction block bracket screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Engine wiring harness bracket bolt on the generator and the tensioner bracket	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Engine wiring harness bracket bolt on the rear right side of the cylinder head	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Engine wiring harness bracket nut on the evaporator canister purge solenoid valve	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Engine wiring harness bracket nut on the intake manifold	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Frame cross bar screws	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Generator and belt tensioner bracket screw on the engine block	30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m
Generator and belt tensioner bracket stud screws on the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Generator and belt tensioner bracket stud screws	30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m
Ground wire bolt on the left rear side of the cylinder head	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Ground wire nut on the right rear side of the cylinder head	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Heater hose bracket bolt on the generator	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreLower intake manifold screws


First stage (in sequence)	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Second stage (in sequence)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Final stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


Oil cooler pipe bracket to the oil pan screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Oil filter fitting	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Oil level indicator tube screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Oil pan screws and nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oil pan drain plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oil pan skid plate screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Oil pump bolt to the rear crankshaft bearing cap	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Power steering pump bracket bolt to engine	30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m
Power steering pump bracket stud bolts to engine	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Power steering pump bracket stud bolt nuts	30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m
Power steering pump screws	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_morePower steering pump nut to engine


Rear bracket to engine	30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m


Power steering pump rear bracket nuts	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Secondary air injection (AIR) check valve pipe bracket bolt to exhaust manifold	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Secondary air injection (AIR) check valve pipe stud bolt nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreSpark Plug

expand_moreInitial installation


New cylinder head	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


All subsequent installations	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


Spark plug wire support screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Starter wiring harness transmission cooler pipe bracket to oil pan screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Transmission to oil pan screws	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Transmission cover screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreUpper intake manifold stud screws


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Final stage	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


Valve lifter push rod guide screws	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Valve rocker arm screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Valve rocker arm cover screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Air cleaner outlet ducts bracket	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Air cleaner outlet ducts nuts	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Coolant heater screws	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Coolant heater cord screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Coolant outlet stud screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Engine block coolant drain plug	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Engine sight shield screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Fan clutch screws	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Fan clutch nuts	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Fan shroud screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Fan and water pump pulley screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Radiator screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Surge tank screws and nuts	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Transmission control module (TCM) cover screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Water pump screws	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreElectric engine


Auxiliary battery wiring harness bracket screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Auxiliary battery relay nuts	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Auxiliary positive battery wiring harness screws	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Auxiliary positive battery wiring harness nuts	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Auxiliary positive wiring harness to relay nuts	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Battery wiring harness bracket screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Battery wiring harness channel bracket screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Battery wiring harness junction block bracket screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Battery hold down retainer screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Battery tray screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Battery tray nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Auxiliary battery ground wiring harness screws	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Engine wiring ground harness screws	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Engine wiring ground harness screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Front axle mounting bracket nuts	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Forward lamp wiring ground harness screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Front end diagonal brace screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Generator wiring harness nuts	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket screws


Right and rear	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Left	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m


Generator bracket screws and nuts	30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m
Ground strap nuts	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Heater hose bracket screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Negative Battery wiring harness screws	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Negative Battery wiring harness bolt on the engine block	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Negative Battery wiring harness on the frame	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Positive battery wiring harness screws	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Positive battery wiring harness bolt on the engine block	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Positive battery wiring harness to engine wiring harness junction block screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Positive battery wiring harness to generator nuts	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Positive battery wiring harness to starter nuts	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Positive wiring harness at underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Starter screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
Starter lead nuts	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Starter solenoid nuts	2.51 lbf⋅ft2.51 lbf⋅ft3.4 N⋅m
Surge tank screws and nuts	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Transmission cover screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Wiring harness bracket screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine controls


Accelerator cable bracket screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Accelerator cable bracket nuts	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Accelerator cable bracket nuts	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Air cleaner outlet ducts nuts	1.84 lbf⋅ft1.84 lbf⋅ft2.5 N⋅m
Air ducts bracket stud screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor screws	1.62 lbf⋅ft1.62 lbf⋅ft2.2 N⋅m
Coolant hose nipple	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Crankshaft position sensor (CKP) mounting screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Distributor screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Distributor cap screws	1.77 lbf⋅ft1.77 lbf⋅ft2.4 N⋅m
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
EGR pipe bracket screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
EGR pipe fitting on the exhaust manifold	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
EGR pipe fitting on the intake manifold	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
EGR valve attaching bolts, first step	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
EGR valve attaching bolts, second step	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
EVAP canister bracket screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
EVAP canister purge valve mounting nuts	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
EVAP canister bracket screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
EVAP canister ventilation valve bracket screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Fuel lines fittings	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Fuel filler hose clamps	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Fuel filler hose ground strap screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Fuel filler hose housing screws	1.7 lbf⋅ft1.7 lbf⋅ft2.3 N⋅m
Fuel filler ventilation hose clamp	1.84 lbf⋅ft1.84 lbf⋅ft2.5 N⋅m
Fuel filter fittings	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Fuel lines in the engine compartment	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Fuel line clip screws	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Fuel line clip nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Fuel line attaching nuts	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Fuel line to fuel rail retaining screws	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Fuel return line nuts	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Fuel pressure regulator bracket	2.58 lbf⋅ft2.58 lbf⋅ft3.5 N⋅m
Fuel rail attaching screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Fuel tank shield to frame screws	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Fuel tank strap attaching screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Fuel tank bracket strap	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Heated oxygen sensor	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
Idle air control attaching valve screws	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Ignition coil mounting screws	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Ignition module mounting screws	2.58 lbf⋅ft2.58 lbf⋅ft3.5 N⋅m
Injector retainer lock nuts	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Knock sensor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Mass air flow (MAF) hose clamp	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Power brake fitting	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Powertrain control module (PCM) end connector	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Pressure regulator screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Purge solenoid mounting nuts	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Purge valve mounting bracket screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Rotor hold down screws	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Spark plug new aluminium head	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Spark plug new iron head	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Spark plug used head	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Steering linkage shield mounting screws	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
Throttle body assembly retaining stud screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Throttle cable bracket screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Throttle position sensor (TPS) screws	1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
Upper manifold screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Upper manifold nuts	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Vacuum module attaching screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

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Engine shield screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
EGR valve inlet pipe nut (4.3l engine)	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
EGR valve pipe to the cylinder head screws	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
EGR valve pipe to the exhaust manifold screws	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
EGR valve pipe to the intake manifold screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Exhaust heat shield screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Exhaust heat shield nut (body panel)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold screws


First stage (in sequence)	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Final stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


Exhaust manifold pipe nuts	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Exhaust muffler clamp	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Exhaust muffler hanger nuts	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Exhaust muffler nuts	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe clamp	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Exhaust pipe bracket screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Hood hinge screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oxygen Sensor	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
Rear shock absorber lower screws	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Secondary air injection (AIR) check valve pipe (Crossover) screws	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Secondary air injection (AIR) check valve pipe nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Spark plug wire shield screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Transmission screws	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Transmission mount nuts	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Transmission support crossmember screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m