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Fastener Specifications (Gasoline)

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

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

Application
Catalytic Converter Gasket
Exhaust Front Pipe 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 15 N.m (22 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Pipe Clamp 31 N.m (23 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 Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Bracket Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Upper Bracket Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe Nut 22 N.m (16 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 Nutt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)