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Fastener Specifications (Diesel)

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Emission Reduction Fluid Injector Gasket
Exhaust Front Pipe Gasket
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Gasket
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Nitrogen Oxides Catalytic Converter Gasket
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Catalytic Converter Clamp 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt
  • First Pass:
27 N.m (20 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
27 N.m (20 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
27 N.m (20 lb ft)
Transmission Mount Strut Bolt
  • First Pass:
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90 - 105 degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Brace Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb ft)
Emission Reduction Fluid Injector Nut 9 N.m (80 lb ft)
Exhaust Brace Stud 9 N.m (80 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Exhaust Muffler Hanger Bracket Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Muffler Insulator Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Muffler Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Muffler to Front Pipe Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Particulate Sensor 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Exhaust Pipe Clamp 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Exhaust Temperature Sensor 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Nitrogen Oxides Sensor 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Turbocharger Heat Shield Nut 9 N.m (80 lb in)