GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

The purpose of New Product Information is to highlight important technical changes from the previous model year.

Changes may include one or more of the following items:

    • Torque values and/or fastener tightening strategies
    • Changed engine specifications
    • New sealants and/or adhesives
    • Disassembly and assembly procedure revisions
    • Engine mechanical diagnostic procedure revisions
    • New special tools required
    • A component comparison from the previous year

Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies

Torque values and fastener tightening strategies are updated for camshaft sprocket, oil pump and oil drain plug.

New Sealants and/or Adhesives

    • A pipe sealant type material is used on the thermostat housing bolts.
    • A new anaerobic gasket marker is used on the engine oil cooler cover.
    • A new anaerobic gasket marker is used on the oil pan.