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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010TAHOE 4WD V8-6.0L HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD V8-6.0L Hybrid
System Specifications
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD V8-6.0L HybridSECTION System Specifications
Cylinder Head
Cylinder Head Height/Thickness - Measured
from the Cylinder Head Deck to the Valve Rocker Arm Cover Seal Surface 120.2 mm (4.732 in.)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck -
Measured Within a 152.4 mm (6.0 in) Area 0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck -
Measuring the Overall Length of the Cylinder Head 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Surface Flatness - Exhaust Manifold Deck 0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Surface Flatness - Intake Manifold Deck 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
Valve Guide Installed Height -
Measured from the Spring Seat Surface to the Top of the Guide 17.32 mm (0.682 in.)
Valve System
Valves - Valve Face Angle 45 degrees
Valves - Valve Face Width 1.25 mm (0.05 in.)
Valves - Valve Lash Net Lash - No Adjustment
Valve Lift - Exhaust - Non Active Fuel Management 12.19 mm (0.480 in.)
Valve Lift - Exhaust - Active Fuel Management 12.41 mm (0.489 in.)
Valve Lift - Intake - Non Active Fuel Management 12.04 mm (0.474 in.)
Valve Lift - Intake - Active Fuel Management 12.24 mm (0.488 in.)
Valves - Valve Seat Angle 46 degrees
Valves - Valve Seat Runout 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Valves - Valve Seat Width - Exhaust 1.78 mm (0.07 in.)
Valves - Valve Seat Width - Intake 1.02 mm (0.04 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem Diameter - Production 7.955-7.976 mm (0.313-0.314 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem Diameter - Service 7.95 mm (0.313 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Production - Exhaust 0.025-0.066 mm (0.001-0.0026 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Service - Exhaust 0.093 mm (0.0037 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Production - Intake 0.025-0.066 mm (0.001-0.0026 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Service - Intake 0.093 mm (0.0037 in.)
Rocker Arms - Valve Rocker Arm Ratio 1.70:1
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Free Length 52.9 mm (2.08 in.)
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Installed Height 45.75 mm (1.8 in.)
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Load - Closed 340 N at 45.75 mm (76 lb at 1.8 in.)
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Load - Open 980 N at 33.55 mm (220 lb at 1.32 in.)
Cylinder Head Bolts


Install the NEW cylinder head bolts
Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a first pass in sequence to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a second pass in sequence to 90 degrees using J 45059.
Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a final pass to 70 degrees using J 45059.
Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts (11-15) to 30 Nm (22 lb ft). Begin with the center bolt (11) and alternating side-to-side, work outward tightening all of the bolts.
Intake Manifold Bolts

Tighten the bolts a first pass in the sequence shown to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
Tighten the bolts a final pass in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
Exhaust Manifold Bolts
Tighten the bolts a first pass to 15 Nm (11 lb ft). Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center 2 bolts. Alternate from side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
Tighten the bolts a final pass to 20 Nm (15 lb ft). Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center 2 bolts. Alternate from side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
Cylinder Head Height/Thickness - Measured
from the Cylinder Head Deck to the Valve Rocker Arm Cover Seal Surface 120.2 mm (4.732 in.)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck -
Measured Within a 152.4 mm (6.0 in) Area 0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck -
Measuring the Overall Length of the Cylinder Head 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Surface Flatness - Exhaust Manifold Deck 0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Surface Flatness - Intake Manifold Deck 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
Valve Guide Installed Height -
Measured from the Spring Seat Surface to the Top of the Guide 17.32 mm (0.682 in.)
Valve System
Valves - Valve Face Angle 45 degrees
Valves - Valve Face Width 1.25 mm (0.05 in.)
Valves - Valve Lash Net Lash - No Adjustment
Valve Lift - Exhaust - Non Active Fuel Management 12.19 mm (0.480 in.)
Valve Lift - Exhaust - Active Fuel Management 12.41 mm (0.489 in.)
Valve Lift - Intake - Non Active Fuel Management 12.04 mm (0.474 in.)
Valve Lift - Intake - Active Fuel Management 12.24 mm (0.488 in.)
Valves - Valve Seat Angle 46 degrees
Valves - Valve Seat Runout 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Valves - Valve Seat Width - Exhaust 1.78 mm (0.07 in.)
Valves - Valve Seat Width - Intake 1.02 mm (0.04 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem Diameter - Production 7.955-7.976 mm (0.313-0.314 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem Diameter - Service 7.95 mm (0.313 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Production - Exhaust 0.025-0.066 mm (0.001-0.0026 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Service - Exhaust 0.093 mm (0.0037 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Production - Intake 0.025-0.066 mm (0.001-0.0026 in.)
Valves - Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Service - Intake 0.093 mm (0.0037 in.)
Rocker Arms - Valve Rocker Arm Ratio 1.70:1
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Free Length 52.9 mm (2.08 in.)
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Installed Height 45.75 mm (1.8 in.)
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Load - Closed 340 N at 45.75 mm (76 lb at 1.8 in.)
Valve Springs - Valve Spring Load - Open 980 N at 33.55 mm (220 lb at 1.32 in.)
Cylinder Head Bolts
Install the NEW cylinder head bolts
Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a first pass in sequence to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a second pass in sequence to 90 degrees using J 45059.
Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a final pass to 70 degrees using J 45059.
Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts (11-15) to 30 Nm (22 lb ft). Begin with the center bolt (11) and alternating side-to-side, work outward tightening all of the bolts.
Intake Manifold Bolts
Tighten the bolts a first pass in the sequence shown to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
Tighten the bolts a final pass in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
Exhaust Manifold Bolts
Tighten the bolts a first pass to 15 Nm (11 lb ft). Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center 2 bolts. Alternate from side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
Tighten the bolts a final pass to 20 Nm (15 lb ft). Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center 2 bolts. Alternate from side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
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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.