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The following specs apply to RPO codes:

  • LY2
  • L20
  • LY5
  • LMG
  • LMF
  • LY6
  • L96

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Fastener Type Fist Pass Second Pass Final Pass
Main Caps Inner Bolts 15 ft.-lbs. - 80 degrees
Outer Studs 51 degrees
Side Bolts - 18 ft.-lbs.
Connecting Rod Bolts 15 ft.-lbs. - 85 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts M11 x 2.0 x 155.5 22 ft.-lbs. 90 degrees 70 degrees
M8 x 1.25 x 46.0 - - 22 ft.-lbs.
Rocker Arm Bolts - - 22 ft.-lbs.
Intake Manifold Bolts 44 in.-lbs. - 89 in.-lbs.
Oil Pump Bolts - - 18 ft.-lbs.
Camshaft Retainer Plate Bolts - - 18 ft.-lbs.
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts Single Bolt Cams 55 ft.-lbs - 50 degrees
3-Bolt Cams - - 22 ft.-lbs.
Harmonic Balancer 111 ft.-lbs. Loosen 360 degrees 59 ft.-lbs.
Flywheel / Flexplate Bolts 15 ft.-lbs. 37 ft.-lbs. 74 ft.-lbs.
Transmission Bolts - - 37 ft.-lbs
Exhaust Manifold / Header Bolts 11 ft.-lbs. - 15 ft.-lbs.
Camshaft Sensor Bolt - - 106 in.-lbs.
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt - - 18 ft.-lbs.
Front Cover Bolts - - 18 ft.-lbs.
Rear Cover Bolts - - 18 ft.-lbs.
Oil Pan Bolts Pan to Block - - 18 ft.-lbs.
Pan to Front Cover 18 ft.-lbs.
Pan to Rear Cover 106 in.-lbs.
Water Pump Bolts 11 ft.-lbs. - 22 ft.-lbs.

  

Notes

  • Fasteners that list an angle are Torque to Yield (TTY).
  • The specs listed are for stock fasteners. If you use ARP or other aftermarket fasteners, follow the instructions that came with your new hardware.
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