Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Crossover Pipe | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head Retaining Studs (V6) | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head (V6) | ||
| First Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Final Pass | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Center Exhaust Heat Shield to Body Retaining Bolts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bracket to Differential Retaining Nut | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield to Exhaust Manifold Retaining Bolts (V6) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield to Exhaust Manifold Retaining Bolts (V8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Retaining Bolts (V8) | ||
| First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Final Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold to Catalytic Converter Retaining Nuts (V8) | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield to Body Retaining Bolts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Fuel Tank Heat Shield to Fuel Tank Retaining Nuts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Intermediate Exhaust Assembly to Catalytic Converter Retaining Nuts | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Rear Insulator Hanger Bracket to Body Retaining Bolts | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Rear Muffler to Intermediate Exhaust Assembly Retaining Bolts | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |