vs v6 engine specs

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3.8 liter v6 engine Vsv6
this spec covers the vs model only
spec’s

cylinder numbers (facing front of engine)

left bank 2-4-6
right bank 1-3-5

Firing order 1-6-5-4-3-2

Flex plate run out maximum
Vs .38mm

Camshaft
Bearing journal diameter
Vs 46.858 to 46.893mm
Lobe lift
Vs
Intake 6.56mm
Exhaust 6.48mm
Acceptable level of camshaft play on all models 0.16 to 0.27mm
Oil pump
Outer bear to housing clearance limit .203to .381mm
Inter gear to outer gear clearance limit .15mm
Gear to end clearance .025 to .089mm
Depth 11.71 to 11.75mm
Diameter 89.10 to 89.20mm
Pressure regulator to bore clearance .038 to .076mm

Torque specifications
Beaming brace
Vs:
Clutch housing bolts 20 to.25nm
Torque converter housing bolts 20 to.25nm
Sump bolts 20 to 25nm
Vs model all fasteners 20 to 25nm
Camshaft sprocket bolt
Vs
Step 1 90 to 110nm
Step 2 turn an additional 90 degrees
Camshaft trust plate screws 12 to 18nm
Crankshaft balancer to crankshaft bolt 270 to 325nm


Cylinder head bolts, in sequence
Step 1 81nm
Step2 turn an additional 90 degrees
Step 3
Vs 90nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head bolts/studs 40 to 60nm
Exhaust manifold stud nuts 20 to 27nm
Flywheel/drive plate to crankshaft bolts
Vs
Step 1 18 to 22nm
Step 2 turn a extra 50 degrees
Front cover bolts 20 to 30nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head bolts 8 to 12nm
Inlet manifold to plenum bolts only 10 to 14nm
Sump bolts 8 to 12nm
Oil filter adapter to timing chain cover bolts 27 to 35nm
Oil pump
Cover screws 8 to 14nm
Pick up tube and screen assembly bolts 8 to 12nm
Rocker arm pivot bolts
Vs
Step 1 15nm
Step 2 turn a extra 90 degrees

Timing chain damper retaining bolt 26nm
Valve cover nuts/bolts 7 to 11nm