Fastener Specifications

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer ACTIV, FWDSECTION Fastener Specifications
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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

Application
NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Camshaft Cover Gasket
Camshaft Position Sensor Seal
Combustion Fuel Injector Seal
Crankshaft Front Seal
Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket
Engine Oil Cooler Gasket
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe
Fuel Injector Retainer
Fuel Injector Seal
Fuel Injector Seal Retainer
Fuel Pump Seal
Intake Manifold Seal
Oil Flow Check Valve Seal
Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal
Oil Pan High Pressure Port Seal
Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Seal
Oil Pump Gasket
Seal @ Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid
Seal @ Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
Seal @ Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor
Throttle Body Seal
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Seal
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Washer
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Seal Ring
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Gasket
Vacuum Pump Gasket
Water Outlet Gasket
Water Pump Gasket
Water Pump Housing Gasket
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
Balancer Shaft Weight Bolt
  • First Pass:
30 N.m (22 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
70 degrees
Camshaft Sprocket Actuator Valve Bolt
  • First Pass:
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
28 degrees
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt
  • First Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
60 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass:
150 N.m (111 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
150 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
Cylinder Head Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Cylinder Head Installation
Fuel Injection Fuel Feed Front Pipe Nut 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Turbocharger Nut
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Compressor Air Intake Turbocharger Installation
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Exhaust Camshaft Installation
Intake Camshaft Installation
Camshaft Cover Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Camshaft Cover Installation
Camshaft Cover Heat Shield Bolt 7 N.m (62 lb in)
Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Charge Air Bypass Regulator Solenoid Valve Bolt 7 N.m (62 lb in)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Installation
Cylinder Head Bolt - M6 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Cylinder Head Oil Gallery Plug 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Heater Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Engine Front Cover Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Timing Belt Lower Cover Installation
Engine Oil Cooler Bolt 9.5 N.m (84 lb in)
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Fuel Injection Fuel Feed Pipe Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolt 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor 32.5 N.m (24 lb ft)
Fuel Pump Bolt 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
Fuel Pump Shield Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Ignition Coil Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Intake Manifold Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Intake Manifold Installation
Knock Sensor Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Lower Oil Pan Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Lower Oil Pan Installation
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Oil Filter 1 full turn after gasket makes contact with the sealing surface on the filter mounting flange
Oil Filter Fitting 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 14 N.m (124 lb in)
Oil Pump Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Oil Pump Installation
Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Oil Pump Screen Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Piston Oil Nozzle Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Spark Plug 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Throttle Body Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Bolt @ Compressor Air Intake Turbocharger 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Bolt @ Cylinder Head 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Turbocharger Stud 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Nut 7 N.m (62 lb in)
Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Upper Oil Pan Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Lower Crankcase Extension Installation
Upper Oil Pan Hole Plug 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Vacuum Pump Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Vacuum Pump Installation
Water Outlet Bolt 8.5 N.m (75 lb in)
Water Pump Bolt 7.5 N.m (66 lb in)
Water Pump Housing Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Water Pump Installation
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
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