Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| A/C Condenser Bracket Mounting Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 In. Lbs. |
| A/C Line Clip to Fan Shroud Screw | 4.5 N.m | 40 In. Lbs. |
| Coolant Heater Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 In. Lbs. |
| Coolant Inlet Pipe to Cylinder Head Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 Ft. Lbs. |
| Coolant Inlet Pipe to Thermostat Housing Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 In. Lbs. |
| Coolant Recovery Reservoir Mounting Nut | 3.3 N.m | 29 In. Lbs. |
| Cooling Fan Blade Nut | 6 N.m | 53 In. Lbs. |
| Cooling Fan Motor Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 In. Lbs. |
| Cooling Fan Shroud Bolt to Radiator | 10 N.m | 89 In. Lbs. |
| Drive Belt Shield Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 In. Lbs. |
| Heater Pipe Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 In. Lbs. |
| Knock Sensor | 19 N.m | 14 Ft. Lbs. |
| Thermostat Housing Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 Ft. Lbs. |
| Upper Fan Shroud Bracket Mounting Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 In. Lbs. |
| Water Outlet Housing Bolt/Stud 3.8L | 27 N.m | 20 Ft. Lbs. |
| Water Pump Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 In. Lbs. |
| Water Pump Bolt (Long) 3.8L | 34 N.m | 25 Ft. Lbs. |
| Water Pump Bolt (Short) 3.8L | 22 N.m | 16 Ft. Lbs. |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt 3.8L | 13 N.m | 115 In. Lbs. |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt (LY7) | 12 N.m | 106 In. Lbs. |