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Fastener Specifications

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
Catalytic Converter Seal
Exhaust Front Pipe Gasket
Exhaust Muffler 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)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt (LTG) 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Nut (LEA)
  • First Pass:
14 N.m (124 lb in)
  • Second Pass:
14 N.m (124 lb in)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (LEA) 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (LTG Lower) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt (LTG Upper) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Bolt (LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Front Pipe Nut (LUK, LTG) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Nut (LEA) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter to Turbocharger Nut (LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe Bracket Bolt (LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolt (LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe to Muffler Nut (LTG) 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
Exhaust Isolator Bolt (LTG) 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (LTG) 14 N.m (124 lb in)
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Fastener (LTG) 1.5 N.m (13 lb in)
Exhaust Rear Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolt 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Turbocharger Studs (LTG) 10 N.m (89 lb in)