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)
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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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.