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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002MONTE CARLO V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Bolt Nut | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Air Injection Check Valve - with NC1 California Emissions | 15 ft. lbs. | |
| Air Injection Check Valve Front Bracket Bolt/Nut - with NC1 California | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Air Injection Check Valve Bolt/Nut - with NC1 California Emissions | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Air Injection Check Valve Pipe Adapter - with NC1 California Emissions | 22 ft. lbs. | |
| Air Injection Check Valve Pipe Assembly Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Air Injection Check Valve Rear Bracket Bolt/Nut - with NC1 California | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Air Injection Solenoid Bolt - with NC1 California Emissions | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | 103 ft. lbs. | |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate Screw | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Nut | First Pass | 15 ft. lbs. |
| Final Pass | 75 degrees | |
| Coolant Drain Plug | 14 ft. lbs. | |
| Coolant Temperature Sensor | 17 ft. lbs. | |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | First Pass | 52 ft. lbs. |
| Final Pass | 72 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt Stud | First Pass | 37 ft. lbs. |
| Final Pass | 77 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt-Front Cover | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Stud-Side of Engine Block | 98 inch lbs. | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield Nut | 98 inch lbs. | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Bracket Bolt | 30 ft. lbs. | |
| Cylinder Head Bolt | First Pass | 44 ft. lbs. |
| Final Pass | 95 degrees | |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| EGR Valve Adapter Pipe to Exhaust Manifold Nut | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| EGR Valve Pipe to EGR Valve Bolt | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Front Cover Bolt | Large Bolt | 41 ft. lbs. |
| Medium Bolt | 41 ft. lbs. | |
| Small Bolt | 20 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Strut and A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Strut and Lift Bracket Bolt- Engine Lift Rear | 52 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Strut and Generator Bracket Bolt | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Strut and Support Bracket | Large Bolt | 41 ft. lbs. |
| Medium Bolt | 41 ft. lbs. | |
| Small Bolt | 20 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch | 115 inch lbs. | |
| Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt | 115 inch lbs. | |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Exhaust Manifold Nut | 12 ft. lbs. | |
| Exhaust Manifold Stud | 13 ft. lbs. | |
| Flywheel Bolt | 52 ft. lbs. | |
| Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Bracket Stud | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Retaining Clip Bolt | 71 inch lbs. | |
| Fuel Feed and Return Pipe Retaining Clip Nut | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Fuel Feed Pipe To Fuel Injector Rail Nut | 13 ft. lbs. | |
| Fuel Injector Rail Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Fuel Pipe Clip Bolt | 71 inch lbs. | |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor | 31 ft. lbs. | |
| Heater Inlet Pipe Nut | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Heater Inlet Pipe Stud | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| Ignition Coil Bracket Bolt/Nut/Stud | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Intake Manifold Coolant Pipe Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Knock Sensor | 14 ft. lbs. | |
| Lower Intake Manifold Bolt | First Pass | 62 inch lbs. |
| Final Pass | 115 inch lbs. | |
| MAP Sensor Bolt | 44 inch lbs. | |
| MAP Sensor Bracket Bolt | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Cooler Connector | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Cooler Hose Fitting | 14 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Oil Filter | 22 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Filter Bypass Hole Plug | 14 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Filter Fitting | 29 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Gallery Plug-1/4 inch | 14 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Gallery Plug-3/8 inch | 24 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Level Sensor Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Oil Pan Bolt | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Pan Side Bolt | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Pump Cover Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Oil Pump Drive Clamp Bolt | 27 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Pump Mounting Bolt | 30 ft. lbs. | |
| Spark Plug - Initial Installation | 20 ft. lbs. | |
| Spark Plug - After Initial Installation | 13 ft. lbs. | |
| Thermostat Bypass Pipe to Engine front Cover Bolt | 106 inch lbs. | |
| Thermostat Bypass Pipe to Throttle Body Nut | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Throttle Body Bolt/Stud | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Timing Chain Dampener Bolt | 15 ft. lbs. | |
| Upper Intake Manifold Bolt/Stud | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Valve Lifter Guide Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Valve Rocker Arm Bolt | First Pass | 14 ft. lbs. |
| Final Pass | 30 degrees | |
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Water Outlet Bolt | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Water Pump Bolt | 98 inch lbs. | |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt | 18 ft. lbs. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.