Torque Specs timing cover and camshaft cover bolts?

2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
190,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Just need the torque specs/sequence for the timing cover and camshaft cover bolts. And also harmonic balancer bolt and intake/exhaust sprocket bolts.
Jan 22, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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CAMSHAFT (VALVE) COVER - Torque + Sequence
Torque Spec:

First pass: 71 in-lb (8 Nm)
Final pass: 106 in-lb (12 Nm)

TIMING COVER - Torque + Sequence
Torque Spec:

First pass: 18 lb-ft (25 Nm)
Final pass: 37 lb-ft (50 Nm)

HARMONIC BALANCER (CRANK PULLEY) BOLT
This is torque-to-yield (TTY). GM recommends NEW bolt.
Torque Procedure:
74 lb-ft (100 Nm)
Plus 150 degrees turn
Use angle gauge do NOT guess.

INTAKE & EXHAUST CAM SPROCKET BOLTS
(Variable valve timing actuators)

Torque Spec:
52 lb-ft (70 Nm)
Plus 30 degrees

Let us know if you need anything else. Ken
Jan 23, 2026 at 9:34 AM