Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Catalytic Converter Bracket-to-Engine Block (LE5) | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Flexible Pipe (LE5/LE9) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut (LE5/LE9/LY7/LZ4/LZ9) | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter- Front to Catalytic Converter- Rear (LY7/LZ4/LZ9/LZE) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter-Rear to Exhaust Flexible Pipe (LY7) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Exhaust Flexible Pipe-to-Muffler (LE5/LE9) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Exhaust Flexible Pipe-to-Muffler (LY7) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold/Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Flexible Pipe (LE5/LE9) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (LE5/LE9) | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Brace Bolt-Upper (LE5) | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt (LZ9) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Nut (LE5/LE9) | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Nut (LY7) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Nut (LZ4) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |