Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolts | 12 N.m | 9 lb ft |
| Coolant Heater | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Coolant Heater Cord Bolt | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Motor Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Shroud Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Differential Carrier Bolts | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Fan Clutch Bolts | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Fan Clutch Bolts | 56 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Oil Cooler Hose Adapter Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Cooler Hose Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Radiator Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Surge Tank Bolt/Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| TCM Cover Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| TCM Electrical Connector Bolts | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Transmission Cooling Line Bolts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Water Pump | ||
|
15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Water Pump Inlet Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |