Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Catalytic Converter Nut (6.6L)	40 N.m	30 lb ft
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Pipe Nut (6.0L)	48 N.m	35 lb ft
Catalytic Converter to Manifold Nut (4.3L/4.8L/5.3L)	65 N.m	48 lb ft
Catalytic Converter to Muffler Nut (4.3L/4.8L/5.3L/6.0L)	48 N.m	35 lb ft
Catalytic Converter to Particulate Filter Nut (6.6L)	40 N.m	30 lb ft
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Pipe Bolt (6.6L)	9 N.m	80 lb in
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Adapter Pipe Bracket Bolt (6.6L)	9 N.m	80 lb in
Exhaust Hanger Bolt	17 N.m	13 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolt (4.3L)
First Pass	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Final Pass	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L)
First Pass	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Final Pass	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut (6.6L)	38 N.m	28 lb ft
Exhaust Particulate Filter to Tailpipe Nut (6.6L)	40 N.m	30 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe Bolt (6.6L)	53 N.m	39 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (6.0L)	54 N.m	40 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (6.6L)	40 N.m	30 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield Bolt (6.6L)	8 N.m	71 lb in
Heat Shield Bolt	12 N.m	106 lb in
Heated Oxygen Sensor	42 N.m	31 lb ft
Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt	95 N.m	70 lb ft
Spark Plug Wire Support Bolt (4.3L)	12 N.m	106 lb in
Transmission Fluid Fill Tube Nut (6.6L)	18 N.m	13 lb ft
Transmission Mount to Support Nut	40 N.m	30 lb ft
Turbocharger Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt (6.6L)	8 N.m	71 lb in
Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Clamp (6.6L)	15 N.m	11 lb ft
Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe to Catalytic Converter Pipe Clamp (6.6L)	40 N.m	30 lb ft
Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe to Right Exhaust Pipe Bracket Bolt (6.6L)	34 N.m	25 lb ft
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt (6.6L)	9 N.m	80 lb in