Fastener Specifications
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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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| Application |
| Catalytic Converter Seal |
| Exhaust Flex Pipe Gasket |
| Exhaust Manifold Gasket |
| Muffler Flange Gasket |
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt | 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
| Catalytic Converter Hanger Clamp Nut | 18 N.m (13 lb ft) |
| Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Nut | 28 N.m (21 lb ft) |
| Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Nut | 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Flexible Pipe to Three-Way Converter Nut | 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt | 20 N.m (15 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Exhaust Manifold Lower Heat Shield Bolt (Large Bolt) | 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Manifold Lower Heat Shield Bolt (Small Bolt) | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Nut | 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| Three-Way Catalytic Converter to Muffler Assembly Nut | 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |