Fastener Tightening Specifications. Buick Regal 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2009 🢒 Regal 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications 2.4L

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
A/C Compressor to Block Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Balance Shaft Bearing Carrier to Block Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Balance Shaft Chain Guide Bolt, Adjustable	10 N·m	89 lb in
Balance Shaft Chain Guide Bolt, Fixed	12 N·m	106 lb in
Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner	10 N·m	89 lb in
Balance Shaft Sprocket Bolt
First Pass	8 N·m	71 lb in
Final Pass	30 Degrees
Block Core Plug	35 N·m	26 lb ft
Block Heater Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Cam Cover to Cylinder Head Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Stud	10 N·m	89 lb in
Camshaft
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator -- First Pass	30 N·m	22 lb ft
Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator -- Final Pass	100 degrees
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator -- First Pass	30 N·m	22 lb ft
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator -- Final Pass	100 degrees
Chain Guide Plug	90 N·m	59 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolt
First Pass	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Final Pass	100 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass	100 N·m	74 lb ft
Final Pass	125 degrees
Crankshaft Position Reluctor Ring	15 N·m	11 lb ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolt
First Pass	30 N·m	22 lb ft
Final Pass	155 degrees
Cylinder Head Front Chaincase Bolt	35 N·m	26 lb ft
Cylinder Head Oil Gallery Plug	35 N·m	26 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt	45 N·m	33 lb ft
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug	60 N·m	44 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Front Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Rear Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket to Body Bolts and Nuts	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Bolts	100 N·m	74 lb ft
Engine to Transmission Bolts	75 N·m	55 lb ft
EVAP Canister Valve Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Flange Stud	16 N·m	12 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut - 2 passes	14 N·m	124 lb in
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud	15 N·m	11 lb ft
Flywheel Bolt - Automatic Transmission
First Pass	53 N·m	39 lb ft
Final Pass	25 degrees
Flywheel Bolt - Manual Transmission
First Pass	53 N·m	39 lb ft
Final Pass	25 degrees
Front Cover to Block Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Front Lift Bracket Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Fuel Rail Fastener	10 N·m	89 lb in
Generator to Block Bolt	23 N·m	17 lb ft
Generator Wiring Harness Nut	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Heat Shield to Exhaust Manifold Bolt	22 N·m	16 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut	10 N·m	89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud	6 N·m	53 lb in
Knock Sensor Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Lower Crankcase Bolts
Crankshaft Bearings - Lower Crankcase to Block - Bedplate
First Pass	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Final Pass	70 Degrees
Lower Crankcase Perimeter Bolt	25 N·m	18 ln ft
Oil Filter Cap	22 N·m	16 lb ft
Oil Gallery Gerotor Cover - Rear Bolt	6 N·m	53 lb in
Oil Level Indicator Tube to Intake Manifold Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Oil Pan Baffle	14 N·m	124 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Oil Pressure Switch	26 N·m	19 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolt	6 N·m	53 lb in
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Plug	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Oxygen Sensor	42 N·m	31 lb ft
Piston Oil Nozzle Assembly	15 N·m	11 lb ft
Spark Plug	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Starter Motor to Block Bolt	53 N·m	39 lb ft
Starter Motor Wiring Harness Nut	3 N·m	27 lb in
Starter Solenoid Battery Cable Nut	17 N·m	13 lb ft
Thermostat Housing to Block Bolts	10 N·m	89 lb in
Throttle Body Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Throttle Body Nut	10 N·m	89 lb in
Throttle Body Stud	6 N·m	53 lb in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Adjustable	10 N·m	89 lb in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Fixed	12 N·m	106 lb in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Upper	10 N·m	89 lb in
Timing Chain Oil Nozzle Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Timing Chain Tensioner	75 N·m	55 lb ft
Transmission to Engine Brace Bolts	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Transmission Torque Converter to Flywheel Bolt	62 N·m	46 lb ft
Vent Tube to Cylinder Head	15 N·m	11 lb ft
Water Jacket Drain Plug	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Water Pipe Support Bracket Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Water Pump Access Cover Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Water Pump/Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Water Pump Bolts	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Water Pump Cover Stud	10 N·m	89 lb in
Water Pump Sprocket Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in