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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
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket
Supercharger Water Manifold Seal
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Copper Washer
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Gasket
Water Outlet Seal
Water Pump 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)
Water Pump Bolt (LF3)
  • First Pass:
10 N.m (89 lb in)
  • Second Pass:
10 N.m (89 lb in)
  • Final Pass:
Plus 45 Degrees
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Jiffy-Tite Quick Connect 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Charge Air Cooler Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Inlet Pipe Nut (LF3) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Outlet Pipe Bolt (LF3) 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Outlet Pipe Bracket Bolt (LF3) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Outlet Pipe Bracket Nut (LF3) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Bolt (LF3) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir-Fill Tee Nut (LF3) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Radiator Bolt (LF3) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Radiator Drain Plug (LF3) 9.6 N.m (85 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Radiator Vent Plug (LF3) 9.6 N.m (85 lb in)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Fastener (LF3) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Coolant Fan Bolt (LFX, LF3) 4 N.m (35 lb in)
Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Fastener (LF3, LFX) 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolt (LF3, LFX) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Radiator Drain Cock 2 N.m (18 lb in)
Radiator Lower Bracket Fastener (LF3, LFX) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Supercharger Water Manifold Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Hollow Bolt 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Hollow Bolt 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Water Outlet Bolt (LF3, LFX) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (LF3, LFX) 10 N.m (89 lb in)