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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Retaining Bolts 15 (20)
Battery Cable-To-Battery Bolt 11 (15)
EGR Valve Mounting Bolts/Nuts
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L (1)
8.1L 16 (22)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 15 (20)
EVAP Canister Mounting Bolts 18 (25)
Fuel Composition Sensor Bracket-To-Frame Rail Mounting Nuts (5.3L Flex-Fuel) 13 (17)
Fuel Line Fittings 18 (25)
Fuel Tank Strap Retaining Bolts 30 (40)
Generator Mounting Bolts 37 (50)
Knock Sensors
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L 15 (20)
8.1L 14 (19)
Oxygen Sensors 31 (42)
Spare Tire Rear Crossmember Fasteners (2)
Spark Plugs
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L (3)
8.1L (4)
Starter Mounting Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 37 (50)
Steering Linkage Shield Bolts 15 (20)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Air Inlet Tube Hose Clamp 35 (4.0)
Camshaft Position Sensor Retaining Bolt/Screws
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L (5)
8.1L 106 (12.0)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Retaining Bolt
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L (5)
8.1L 106 (12.0)
Crossover Pipe-To-Right Fuel Rail Retainer Screw (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 34 (3.8)
EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Retaining Bolts/Nuts
4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L 93 (10.5)
8.1L 89 (10.0)
Flywheel Cover Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 80 (9.0)
Fuel Composition Sensor-To-Mounting Bracket Bolts (5.3L Flex-Fuel) 89 (10.0)
Fuel Fill & Vent Pipe Hose Clamps 22 (2.5)
Fuel Filler Pipe Ground Strap Retaining Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 80 (9.0)
Fuel Filter Bracket Retaining Bolt 106 (12.0)
Fuel Line Bracket-To-Bellhousing Stud Nut (8.1L) (2)
Fuel Rail Retaining Bolts
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L 89 (10.0)
8.1L 106 (12.0)
Generator Positive Post Cable Nut 80 (9.0)
Idle Air Control Valve Mounting Screws (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 27 (3.0)
Ignition Coil Retaining Bolts
4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L 71 (8.0)
8.1L 106 (12.0)
Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bracket/Retainer Bolts/Nuts (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L) 44 (5.0)
Intake Manifold Sight Shield Fastener (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L) 89 (10.0)
MAF Sensor Hose Clamps 35 (4.0)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Retaining Bolt (8.1L) 106 (12.0)
PCM Harness Connector Fasteners 71 (8.0)
Positive Battery Cable-To-Solenoid Nut (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 80 (9.0)
Starter Solenoid Start Lead Terminal Nut (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 30 (3.4)
Throttle Body Mounting Nuts (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L) 89 (10.0)
Throttle Position Sensor Mounting Screws (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 18 (2.0)
Upper Engine Wiring Harness Retainer Nut (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L) 49 (5.5)
(1) On first pass, tighten to 89 INCH lbs. (10.0 N.m). On second pass, tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m).
(2) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(3) If cylinder heads have not been replaced, tighten spark plugs to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m). With NEW aluminum cylinder heads, tighten spark plugs to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). With NEW iron cylinder heads, tighten spark plugs to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m).
(4) If cylinder heads have not been replaced, tighten spark plugs to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). With NEW iron cylinder heads, tighten spark plugs to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m).
(5) Tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m).