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Revised Cylinder Head M12 Bolt Fastener Tightening Specifications

Subject:Revised Cylinder Head M12 Bolt Fastener Tightening Specifications

Models:2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado
2003 Chevrolet Kodiak
2001-2002 GMC Sierra
2003 GMC TopKick
with 6.6L Duramax™ Diesel Engine (VIN 1 - RPO LB7)



This bulletin is being revised to inform dealerships that service information is no longer correct. Refer to Service Bulletin 07-06-01-009 for head gasket identification and head bolt torque specifications. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-06-01-036 (Section 06 -- Engine/Propulsion System).


Notice:  If a cylinder head gasket is found to be absent of thickness grade markings, refer to Service Bulletin 07-06-01-009 for gasket identification.

The revised head bolt specification can be found in SI or refer to Service Bulletin 07-06-01-009 for head bolt torque specification change.