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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Coolant Heater Bolt 2 N.m 18 lb in
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Mounting Nut 3.3 N.m 29 lb in
Cooling Fan Blade Nut 6 N.m 53 lb in
Cooling Fan Motor Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Cooling Fan Shroud Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Drive Belt Shield Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Knock Sensor 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Radiator Bracket Mounting Bolt 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Radiator Lower Air Deflector Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt 11 N.m 98 lb in
Thermostat Bypass Pipe Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Outlet Housing Bolt 3.1 L 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Outlet Housing Bolt/Stud 3.8L 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt 3.1 L 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolt (Long) 3.8L 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (Short) 3.8L 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 3.1 L 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 3.8L 13 N.m 115 lb in