Automotive Make and Model Torque Specs


Engine Torque Specifications for Pontiac Firebird

GM
3.4L-207ci-V6
LQ1




GM
3.8L-231ci-V6
3800II




GM
4.9L-301ci-V8
PONTIAC




GM
5.3L-326ci-V8
PONTIAC




GM
5.7L-346ci-V8
GEN2




GM
5.7L-354ci-V8
PONTIAC




GM
6.6L-400ci-V8
SM-BLOCK




GM
7.5L-455ci-V8
PONTIAC

Torque Specifications for Pontiac Firebird

Anti Roll/Stabilizer Bar To Control Arm-Lower

17 Ft-Lbs

204 In-Lbs
23.05 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Stabilizer Bar Link Bolts/Nuts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Anti Roll/Stabilizer Bar To Frame

41 Ft-Lbs

492 In-Lbs
55.59 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Anti Roll/Stabilizer Bar To Control Arm

16 Ft-Lbs

192 In-Lbs
21.69 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - REAR Stabilizer Bar Link Bolts/Nuts
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Ball Joint To Control Arm-Lower

20 Ft-Lbs

240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Mark I/II - Nuts on Top
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle

50 Ft-Lbs

600 In-Lbs
67.79 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Upper/Lower - NOTE: 50 FtLbs + Align Pin
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Bracket/Stay To Transmission

13 Ft-Lbs

156 In-Lbs
17.63 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Reverse Lockout Housing Hold-Down Screw
Type: Screw
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Brake Bleed Screw To Caliper

5.5 Ft-Lbs

66 In-Lbs
7.46 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Front & Rear - MAX: 100 In-Lbs
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Brake Bleed Screw To Caliper

9 Ft-Lbs

108 In-Lbs
12.2 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Caliper Bleeder Valve
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Brake Bleed Screw To Caliper

8 Ft-Lbs

96 In-Lbs
10.85 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - REAR Caliper Bleeder Valve
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Brake Hose To Caliper

32 Ft-Lbs

384 In-Lbs
43.39 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Front Flex Hose to Caliper
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Brake Hose To Caliper

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Brake Hose to Caliper Banjo Bolt
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Brake Hose To Caliper

22 Ft-Lbs

264 In-Lbs
29.83 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - REAR Brake Hose to Caliper Banjo Bolt
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Brake Line To Brake Master Cylinder

12.5 Ft-Lbs

150 In-Lbs
16.95 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Brake Line To Caliper

12.5 Ft-Lbs

150 In-Lbs
16.95 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Front & Rear
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Brake Master Cylinder To Power Brake Booster

24 Ft-Lbs

288 In-Lbs
32.54 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Brake Master Cylinder To Firewall

24 Ft-Lbs

288 In-Lbs
32.54 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Brake Shoe To Brake Backing Plate

10 Ft-Lbs

120 In-Lbs
13.56 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Brake Shoe to Anchor Pin
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Brake Wheel Cylinder To Brake Backing Plate

9.17 Ft-Lbs

110 In-Lbs
12.43 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Front & Rear Drum Brakes
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Brake Wheel Cylinder To Brake Backing Plate

9.58 Ft-Lbs

115 In-Lbs
13 N-m
Years: 1993-1994
Note: Gen IV - Rear Wheel Cylinder Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Brake Wheel Cylinder To Brake Backing Plate

13 Ft-Lbs

156 In-Lbs
17.63 N-m
Years: 1995-2002
Note: Gen IV - Rear Wheel Cylinder Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Caliper To Caliper Mounting Bracket

35 Ft-Lbs

420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Front 1 Piston
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Caliper To Caliper Mounting Bracket

23 Ft-Lbs

276 In-Lbs
31.18 N-m
Years: 1998-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Caliper Guide Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Allen
Grade:
Caliper To Caliper Mounting Bracket

27 Ft-Lbs

324 In-Lbs
36.61 N-m
Years: 1998-2002
Note: Gen IV - REAR Caliper Guide Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Allen
Grade:
Caliper To Steering Knuckle

38 Ft-Lbs

456 In-Lbs
51.52 N-m
Years: 1993-1997
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Caliper Guide Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Allen
Grade:
Caliper To Rear Knuckle

27 Ft-Lbs

324 In-Lbs
36.61 N-m
Years: 1993-1997
Note: Gen IV - REAR Caliper Guide Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Allen
Grade:
Caliper Mounting Bracket To Steering Knuckle

74 Ft-Lbs

888 In-Lbs
100.33 N-m
Years: 1998-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Caliper Mounting Bracket To Rear Knuckle

74 Ft-Lbs

888 In-Lbs
100.33 N-m
Years: 1998-2002
Note: Gen IV - REAR Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Clutch Master Cylinder To Firewall

20 Ft-Lbs

240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Clutch Master Cylinder Retaining Nuts
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Clutch Release Cylinder To Transmission

15 Ft-Lbs

180 In-Lbs
20.34 N-m
Years: 1993-1997
Note: Gen IV - EXCEPT 3800 V6
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Clutch Release Cylinder To Transmission

5.92 Ft-Lbs

71 In-Lbs
8.02 N-m
Years: 1993-1997
Note: Gen IV - ONLY 3800 V6
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Clutch Release Cylinder To Transmission

5.92 Ft-Lbs

71 In-Lbs
8.02 N-m
Years: 1998-2002
Note: Gen IV - All Engines
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Control Arm To Axle Assembly

80 Ft-Lbs

960 In-Lbs
108.47 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - REAR Lower Control Arm to Rear Axle - BOLTS
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Control Arm To Axle Assembly

60 Ft-Lbs

720 In-Lbs
81.35 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - REAR Lower Control Arm to Rear Axle - NUTS
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Control Arm To Body

80 Ft-Lbs

960 In-Lbs
108.47 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - REAR Lower Control Arm to Body - BOLTS
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Control Arm To Body

60 Ft-Lbs

720 In-Lbs
81.35 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - REAR Lower Control Arm to Body - NUTS
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Control Arm-Lower To Frame

74 Ft-Lbs

888 In-Lbs
100.33 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Lower Control Arm - Front Pivot Bolt
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Control Arm-Lower To Frame

85 Ft-Lbs

1020 In-Lbs
115.24 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Lower Control Arm - Rear Pivot Bolt
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Control Arm-Lower To Steering Knuckle

81 Ft-Lbs

972 In-Lbs
109.82 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - LOWER Balljoint Nuts - 81FtLbs + Align Pin
Type: Stud
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Control Arm-Upper To Frame

37 Ft-Lbs

444 In-Lbs
50.17 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Upper Control Arm Support BOLTS
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Control Arm-Upper To Frame

32 Ft-Lbs

384 In-Lbs
43.39 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Upper Control Arm Support NUTS
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Control Arm-Upper To Frame

72 Ft-Lbs

864 In-Lbs
97.62 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Upper Control Arm to Support Bolts/Nuts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Control Arm-Upper To Steering Knuckle

39 Ft-Lbs

468 In-Lbs
52.88 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - UPPER Balljoint Nuts - 39FtLbs + Align Pin
Type: Stud
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Damper/Shock Absorber To Axle Assembly

66 Ft-Lbs

792 In-Lbs
89.48 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - REAR Shock Absorbers to Rear Axle (Lower Nuts)
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Damper/Shock Absorber To Control Arm-Lower

10 Ft-Lbs

120 In-Lbs
13.56 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Front Lower Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Damper/Shock Absorber To Control Arm-Lower

48 Ft-Lbs

576 In-Lbs
65.08 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Lower Thru Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Damper/Shock Absorber To Frame

20 Ft-Lbs

240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Front Upper Nut
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Damper/Shock Absorber To Frame

18 Ft-Lbs

216 In-Lbs
24.4 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Rear - Upper Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Damper/Shock Absorber To Body

37 Ft-Lbs

444 In-Lbs
50.17 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Upper BOLTS - May Be TORX Style
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Damper/Shock Absorber To Body

32 Ft-Lbs

384 In-Lbs
43.39 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Upper NUTS
Type: Stud
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Damper/Shock Absorber To Body

13 Ft-Lbs

156 In-Lbs
17.63 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - REAR Shock Absorbers to Body (Upper Nuts)
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Damper/Shock Absorber To Mount

45 Ft-Lbs

540 In-Lbs
61.01 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Rear - Lower Nut
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Drive Shaft To Differental Assembly

14 Ft-Lbs

168 In-Lbs
18.98 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - U-Joint Strap Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Drop Link To Control Arm-Lower

11 Ft-Lbs

132 In-Lbs
14.91 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Front - Nut on Top
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Fill Plug To Differental Assembly

20 Ft-Lbs

240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Differential Fill Plug
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Hub To Steering Knuckle

63 Ft-Lbs

756 In-Lbs
85.42 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - FRONT Hub/Bearing Assembly to Steering Knuckle
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Idler Arm To Frame

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Idler Arm To Steering/Center/Drag Link

45 Ft-Lbs

540 In-Lbs
61.01 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - NOTE: 45 FtLbs + Pin Align
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Mount To Axle Assembly

15 Ft-Lbs

180 In-Lbs
20.34 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - Rear Lower Shock Absorber Mount to Axle
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Panhard/Track Bar To Axle Assembly

61 Ft-Lbs

732 In-Lbs
82.7 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Panhard Bar to Rear Axle
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Panhard/Track Bar To Body

61 Ft-Lbs

732 In-Lbs
82.7 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Panhard Bar to Bracket
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Pinion Shaft To Differental Assembly

8 Ft-Lbs

96 In-Lbs
10.85 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Pitman Arm To Steering Gear

100 Ft-Lbs

1200 In-Lbs
135.58 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - NOTE: 100 FtLbs + Pin Align - 150 FtLbs MAX
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Power Brake Booster To Firewall

24 Ft-Lbs

288 In-Lbs
32.54 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Solenoid To Transmission

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Skip Shift Solenoid - Manual
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Steering Column To Steering Gear

35 Ft-Lbs

420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Steering Shaft U-Joint Pinch Nut/Bolt
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Steering Gear To Center Member

63 Ft-Lbs

756 In-Lbs
85.42 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Steering Gear to Crossmember
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Steering Wheel To Steering Column

32 Ft-Lbs

384 In-Lbs
43.39 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Steering Wheel Nut
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Support Bearing To Frame

50 Ft-Lbs

600 In-Lbs
67.79 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Center Support Bearing Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Switch/Sensor To Transmission

28 Ft-Lbs

336 In-Lbs
37.96 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Back-up Light Switch - Manual
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle

45 Ft-Lbs

540 In-Lbs
61.01 N-m
Years: 1967-1981
Note: Gen I/II - NOTE: 45 FtLbs + Pin Align
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head:
Grade:
Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle

35 Ft-Lbs

420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Castle Nut - 35FtLbs + Align Pin (Max: 52FtLbs)
Type: Stud
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Torque Arm To Axle Assembly

96 Ft-Lbs

1152 In-Lbs
130.16 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Torque Arm to Rear Axle - BOLTS
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Torque Arm To Axle Assembly

97 Ft-Lbs

1164 In-Lbs
131.51 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Torque Arm to Rear Axle - NUTS
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Torque Arm To Transmission

37 Ft-Lbs

444 In-Lbs
50.17 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Torque Arm to Transmission - LONG BOLTS
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Torque Arm To Transmission

30 Ft-Lbs

360 In-Lbs
40.67 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Torque Arm to Transmission - NUTS
Type:
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade:
Torque Arm To Transmission

20 Ft-Lbs

240 In-Lbs
27.12 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Torque Arm to Transmission - SHORT BOLTS
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Transaxle/Transmission Oil Pan To Transmission

9 Ft-Lbs

108 In-Lbs
12.2 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Automatic Transmission Pan Bolts
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Transmission To Bell Housing

55 Ft-Lbs

660 In-Lbs
74.57 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Transmission to Bellhousing - RPO M49 (5 Speed)
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Transmission To Bell Housing

26 Ft-Lbs

312 In-Lbs
35.25 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Transmission to Bellhousing - RPO MM6 (6 Speed)
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Transmission To Engine Block

35 Ft-Lbs

420 In-Lbs
47.45 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Automatic Transmission to Engine
Type: Bolt
Dim:
Length:
Head: Hexagon
Grade:
Wheel To Hub

100 Ft-Lbs

1200 In-Lbs
135.58 N-m
Years: 1993-2002
Note: Gen IV - Wheel Lug Nuts
Type: Stud
Dim:
Length:
Head: Nut
Grade: