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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Catalytic Converter-to-Front Pipe Fastener (LCV, LUK) 18 13 lb ft
Catalytic Converter-to- Exhaust Manifold (LCV) 58 43 lb ft
Catalytic Converter-to- Exhaust Manifold (LUK) 50 37 lb ft
Catalytic Converter Brace Fastener (LCV) 22 16 lb ft
Catalytic Converter Brace Fastener (LUK) 58 43 lb ft
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Fastener (LUK) 25 18 lb ft
Exhaust Front Pipe-to Catalytic Converter (LCV, LUK) 28 21 lb ft
Exhaust Front Pipe Hanger Bracket Fasteners 60 + 30 Degrees 44 lb ft + 30 Degrees
Exhaust Front Pipe Retainer Fastener (LCV) 22 16 lb ft
Exhaust Isolator-to-Bracket Fasteners 22 16 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Fastener (LCV) 20 15 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Fastener (LUK)
  • First Pass
14 10 lb ft
  • Final Pass
14 124 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Fastener (LCV, LTG) 14 10 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Fastener (LUK) 10 89 lb in
Exhaust Muffler Rear Hanger Bracket Fastener 22 16 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield Fastener 2 18 lb in
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Fastener 2 18 lb in