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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013EXPRESS 1500 RWD V8-5.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3L
Cylinder Head Assembly
2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3LSECTION Cylinder Head Assembly
Cylinder Head
Use NEW cylinder head bolts
Bolts (1, 10)
First pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Second pass 90 degrees
Final pass 70 degrees
M8 cylinder head bolts (11, 15) 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Begin with the center bolt (11) and alternating side-to-side, work outward tightening all of the bolts
Surface Flatness
Block Deck 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Exhaust Manifold Deck 0.13 mm (0.005 in)
Intake Manifold Deck 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
Intake Manifold Specifications
Exhaust Manifold Specifications
Camshaft Gear/Sprocket Specifications
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.