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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 Flange Gasket
Front Pipe Flange Gasket
Three Way Catalytic Converter 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)
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Support Bolt (LF3) 60 N.m (44 lb ft)Plus 30 Degrees
Exhaust Manifold Stud (LF3) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Three Way Catalytic Converter Nut (LF3) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Three Way Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head Nut (LFX)
  • First Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
45 N.m (33 lb ft)
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 to Engine Bolt (LF3) 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket to Transmission Bolt (LF3) 53 N.m (39 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt (LF3) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Rear Frame Cradle Bolt (LF3) 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe Isolator Nut 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Bolt (LF3) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Rear Muffler Rear Hanger Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Front Pipe to Catalytic Converter Nut (LF3) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Front Pipe to Rear Muffler Nut 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
Prop Shaft Bearing Bracket Bolt (LF3) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Underbody Brace Bolt 19 N.m (14 lb ft)