Torque Specifications - Exhaust System
FRONT OF VEHICLE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT OF VEHICLE)
| CALLOUT | DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turbo to Hot End Exhaust (Turbocharger to Catalytic Converter V-band Clamp Bolt) | 25 N.m (18 Ft. Lbs.) | Do not reuse the V-band clamp. If removed, a NEW V-band clamp must be installed and tightened to specifications. |
| 2 | Shield to Cat (Rear Catalytic Heat Shield Nut) | 8 N.m (71 In. Lbs.) | - |
| 3 | Shield to Cat (Rear Catalytic Heat Shield Bolt) | 8 N.m (71 In. Lbs.) | - |
| 4 | Exhaust Bracket to Transmission Bolt | 25 N.m (18 Ft. Lbs.) | - |
| 5 | Catalytic Converter to Bracket Nuts | 25 N.m (18 Ft. Lbs.) | - |
| - | Exhaust Bracket to Transmission Bell Housing Bolts | 50 N. m (37 Ft. Lbs.) | - |
MIDDLE OF VEHICLE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - EXHAUST SYSTEM (MIDDLE OF VEHICLE)
| CALLOUT | DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jumper Pipe to Cold End (Exhaust Pipe to Extension Pipe Bolts) | 40 N.m (30 Ft. Lbs.) | - |
| 2 | Jumper Pipe to Cold End (Extension Pipe to Muffler Bolts) | 40 N.m (30 Ft. Lbs.) | - |
| 3 | Exhaust Isolator Nut | 25 N.m (18 Ft. Lbs.) | - |
| 4 | Hot End to Cold End V-band Clamp | 25 N.m (18 Ft. Lbs.) | Do not reuse the V-band clamp. If removed, a NEW V-band clamp must be installed and tightened to specifications. |
REAR OF VEHICLE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - EXHAUST SYSTEM (REAR OF VEHICLE)
| CALLOUT | DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDM Bracket to Crossmember Rail (Exhaust Isolator Bolt) | 40 N.m (30 Ft. Lbs.) | - |
| 2 | Resonator/Tail Pipe to Muffler | Tighten Securely | - |
| 3 | Isolator to Frame Rail and Upper Crossmember (Tailpipe Resonator Bracket Bolts) | 40 N.m (30 Ft. Lbs.) | - |
| 4 | Isolator to Frame Rail and Upper Crossmember (Tailpipe Resonator Bracket Bolts) | 40 N.m (30 Ft. Lbs.) | - |
| 5 | Intermediate Pipe to RH Rail (2 Hole Isolator) (Exhaust Isolator Bolts) | 25 N.m (18 Ft. Lbs.) | - |
UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - EXHAUST SYSTEM (UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS)
| CALLOUT | DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat Shield to Floor Bolts | 8 N.m (71 In. Lbs.) | - |
| 2 | Heat Shield to Floor Nuts | 8 N.m (71 In. Lbs.) | - |
| 3 | Heat Shield to Floor Plastic Nuts | 5 N.m (44 In. Lbs.) | If unable to properly torque the plastic nut a NEW nut must be used |