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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TRAVERSE AWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESPECIFICATIONSTIGHTENING TORQUES & SEQUENCES
2009 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6L
Tightening Torques & Sequences
2009 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6LSECTION Tightening Torques & Sequences
CYLINDER HEAD
Cylinder Head Bolt - M8 Specifications
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Final Pass 75 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt - M11
First Pass 30 Nm(22 lb ft)
Final Pass 150 Degrees
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT RE-USABILITY
Notice: DO NOT allow oil on the cylinder head bolt bosses. DO NOT reuse the old cylinder head bolts.
CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP
Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)
CONNECTING ROD BOLT
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Second Pass - Counterclockwise Back Off to Zero
Third Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Final Pass 110 Degrees
INTAKE MANIFOLD Specifications
Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Long 23 Nm (17 lb ft)
Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Short 23 Nm (17 lb ft)
Upper-to-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt 23 Nm (17 lb ft)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING BOLT Specifications
Inner
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 80 Degrees
Outer
First Pass 15 Nm (10 lb ft)
Final Pass 110 Degrees
Side
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 60 Degrees
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
Final Pass 150 Degrees
ENGINE FLYWHEEL BOLT
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 45 Degrees
OIL PUMP
Oil Pump Bolt 23 Nm (17 lb ft)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 13 Nm (115 lb in)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Bolt 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
WATER PUMP
Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Cylinder Head Bolt - M8 Specifications
First Pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Final Pass 75 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt - M11
First Pass 30 Nm(22 lb ft)
Final Pass 150 Degrees
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT RE-USABILITY
Notice: DO NOT allow oil on the cylinder head bolt bosses. DO NOT reuse the old cylinder head bolts.
CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP
Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)
CONNECTING ROD BOLT
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Second Pass - Counterclockwise Back Off to Zero
Third Pass 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Final Pass 110 Degrees
INTAKE MANIFOLD Specifications
Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Long 23 Nm (17 lb ft)
Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Short 23 Nm (17 lb ft)
Upper-to-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt 23 Nm (17 lb ft)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING BOLT Specifications
Inner
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 80 Degrees
Outer
First Pass 15 Nm (10 lb ft)
Final Pass 110 Degrees
Side
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 60 Degrees
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
Final Pass 150 Degrees
ENGINE FLYWHEEL BOLT
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 45 Degrees
OIL PUMP
Oil Pump Bolt 23 Nm (17 lb ft)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 13 Nm (115 lb in)
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Bolt 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
WATER PUMP
Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)
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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.