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General Motors 5.0 / 5.7 — Intake Manifold Assemble

Repair & overhaul

For the General Motors 5.0 / 5.7, from the General Motors service manual.

Before you start

  • Refer to Fastener Notice

Procedure

  1. Install upper-to-lower intake manifold gasket into upper manifold groove.
  2. Install upper intake manifold onto lower intake manifold.
  3. Apply threadlock to upper intake manifold attaching studs.
  4. Install upper intake manifold studs; first pass 5 N-m, second pass 10 N-m.
  5. Install NEW throttle body gasket.
  6. Install throttle body and studs; tighten to 9 N-m (80 lb in).
  7. Install fuel injector rail assembly.
  8. Install MAP sensor seal, MAP sensor, and ignition coil; coil studs 12 N-m.

Specs & values

  • Upper intake studs first pass 5 N-m (44 lb in)
  • Upper intake studs second pass 10 N-m (89 lb in)
  • Throttle body studs 9 N-m (80 lb in)
  • Ignition coil studs 12 N-m (106 lb in)

Source: General Motors service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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