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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS - UNIT REPAIR
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
Fastener Tightening Specifications - Unit Repair
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications - Unit Repair
| A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| A/C Compressor Nut | 22 ft. lbs. | |
| Balance Shaft Gear Bolt | First Pass | 16 ft. lbs. |
| Second Pass | 70 degrees | |
| Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt | First Pass | 74 ft. lbs. |
| Second Pass | 90 degrees | |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt | 11 ft. lbs. | |
| Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Nut | First Pass | 20 ft. lbs. |
| Second Pass | 50 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Balancer Bolt | First Pass | 111 ft. lbs. |
| Second Pass | 76 degrees | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor Stud | 22 ft. lbs. | |
| Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt | First Pass | 11 ft. lbs. |
| Second Pass | 50 degrees | |
| Cylinder Head Bolt | First Pass | 37 ft. lbs. |
| Second Pass | 120 degrees | |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| EGR Valve Adapter Bolt | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| EGR Valve Nut | 21 ft. lbs. | |
| EGR Valve Outlet Pipe Bolt/Nut | 21 ft. lbs. | |
| EGR Valve Wiring Harness Heat Shield Bolt Nut | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug-Knock Sensors | 13 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor | 18 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Flywheel Bolt | First Pass | 11 ft. lbs. |
| Second Pass | 50 degrees | |
| Engine Front Cover Bolt/Stud | First Pass | 15 ft. lbs. |
| Second Pass | 40 degrees | |
| Engine Ground Nut | 26 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Lift Bracket Bolt Nut Stud | 22 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Bracket Bolt | 75 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Nut (Lower) | 58 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Nut (Upper) | 58 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Strut Bolt | 35 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Strut Bracket Bolt (Upper Radiator Support:) | 21 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Strut Bracket nut (Lower) | 22 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Strut Nut | 35 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Oil Pressure Sensor | 12 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine to Transaxle Bolt | 55 ft. lbs. | |
| Engine Wiring Harness Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Fuel Injector Sight Shield Bracket Nut | 22 ft. lbs. | |
| Generator Brace Bracket Bolt | 37 ft. lbs. | |
| Lower Intake Manifold Bolt | 11 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Filter Adapter Bolt | 22 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Level Sensor | 15 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut | 14 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Pan Bolt | 10 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22 ft. lbs. | |
| Oil Pump Cover Screw | 98 inch lbs. | |
| Oil Pump, Pipe and Screen Bolt | 11 ft. lbs. | |
| Positive Battery Terminal Nut | 11 ft. lbs. | |
| Power Steering Bolt | 25 ft. lbs. | |
| Throttle Body Support Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Timing Chain Dampener Bolt | 16 ft. lbs. | |
| Upper Intake Manifold Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Valve Lifter Guide Bolt | 22 ft. lbs. | |
| Valve Rocker Arm Bolt | First Pass | 11 ft. lbs. |
| Second Pass | 90 degrees | |
| Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt | 89 inch lbs. | |
| Water Outlet Housing Bolt | 20 ft. lbs. | |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt | 116 inch 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.