Spark Plug Gap: 0.059 in. (1.5 mm)
Cylinder Head Bolt Torque:
* Step 1: 22 ft-lbs. (30 Nm)
* Step 2: 44 ft-lbs. (60 Nm)
* Step 3: Final torque in 3 steps, tightening all bolts in sequence from the center out to 66 ft-lbs. (90 Nm).
Intake Plenum Torque:
* Bolts: 18 ft-lbs. (25 Nm)
* Nuts: 106 in-lbs. (12 Nm)
Fuel Injector Torque:
* Top bolt/nut: 106 in-lbs. (12 Nm)
* Bottom bolt: 18 ft-lbs. (25 Nm)
Distributor Hold-Down Bolt Torque: 18 ft-lbs. (25 Nm)
Water Pump Mounting Bolts: 18 ft-lbs. (25 Nm)
Thermostat Housing Bolts: 18 ft-lbs. (25 Nm)
Oil Pan Drain Plug Torque:
* 1998-2002: 18 ft-lbs. (25 Nm)
* 2003-2007: 22 ft-lbs. (30 Nm)
Oil Filter Housing Cap Torque:
* Plastic cap: 18 ft-lbs. (25 Nm)
* Metal cap: 25 ft-lbs. (34 Nm)
Front Cover Bolts (4.8L and 5.3L): 18 ft-lbs. (25 Nm)
Front Cover Bolts (5.7L and 6.0L): 11 ft-lbs. (15 Nm)
