2001 Chevy Malibu Rocker arm bolt torque specs

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TOMSHANTY
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2001 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Haynes says 168 in-lbs plus 30 degrees while a service bulletin says 124 in-lbs plus 30 degrees. I'm curious because the service update has a lighter load and i don't understand why. Thanks.

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May 26, 2010 at 2:38 PM
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there is no reason given but GM runs rigorous tests on all their parts and perhaps they found it best to torque to this spec
May 26, 2010 at 3:52 PM
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