Intake Manifold Torque & Sequence

1997 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Intake Manifold Torque & Sequence
TIGHTENING SEQUENCE/SPECIFICATIONS





Lower Intake Manifold Bolts:
First Pass 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.)
Second Pass 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.)
Final Pass 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)





Upper Intake Manifold Bolts and Studs:
First Pass 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
Final Pass 10 Nm (88 inch lbs.)


DIMENSIONS
Surface Flatness (Maximum) 0.254 mm (0.010 inch)

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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