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Fastener Specifications

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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 Air Bleed Pipe Seal
Engine Coolant Manifold Gasket
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket
Engine Oil Cooler Gasket
Engine Oil Cooler Seal
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Gasket
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Seal
Radiator Outlet Pipe Seal
Supercharger Water Manifold Seal
Thermostat Bypass Pipe Gasket
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Copper Washer
Water Outlet Seal
Water Pump Gasket
Water Pump Inlet Pipe Gasket
Water Pump Seal
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 Fastener (LF3)
  • First Pass:
10 N.m (89 lb in)
  • Second Pass:
10 N.m (89 lb in)
  • Final Pass:
45 Degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Air Bleeder Valve on the Turbocharger Water Manifold (LF3, LT4) 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Bracket Bolt (LF3) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clamp Bracket Nut (LGX) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Auxiliary Radiator Bolt (LF3, LTG) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Bracket Bolt (LT4) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Bolt (LF3) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Clamp Bolt (LT4) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Nut (LF3) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Radiator Bolt (LF3, LT4) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Radiator Lower Bracket Bolt (LF3, LT4) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Upper Bracket Nut (LT4) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Coolant Heater (LTG) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Coolant Heater Cord Fastener (LTG) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Drain Cock (LF3, LT4) 9.6 N.m (85 lb in)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolt (LGX) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Fastener (LTG) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Valve (LF3) 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Valve (LT4) 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Bolt (LGX, LT4) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Engine Front Cover Bolt (LGX)
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Water Pump Replacement (LF3) Water Pump Replacement (LTG) Water Pump Replacement (LGX) Water Pump Replacement (LT4) 
Engine Coolant Manifold Bolt (LT4) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater Shield (LTG) 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolt (LF4, LGX) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Fastener (LGX, LF3, LTG) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Fastener (LF3) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Fastener Bracket (LGX) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Fastener to Cylinder Head Bolt (LGX) 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Fastener to Engine Block Bolt (LGX) 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Bolt (LGX, LT4) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Fastener (LF3) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Hose Bolt (LT4) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Hose Quick Connect (LT4) 34 N.m (25 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Hose Fitting (LF3, LGX) 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Hose Fitting (LF3, LGX) 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Fastener (LGX) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Shield Bolt (LF3) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Fan Control Module Bolt (LGX, LTG) 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Bolt (LGX) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Fastener (LF3) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Intake Manifold Vacuum Fitting (LF3) 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Radiator Inlet Pipe Fastener (LTG) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Radiator Lower Bracket Bolt (LF3, LTG) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Radiator Outlet Pipe Fastener (LF3) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Radiator Outlet Pipe Retaining Bracket Fastener (LF3) 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Radiator Surge Tank Nut (LF3) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Radiator Surge Tank Nut (LGX, LT4) 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (LF3, LGX, LTG) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Radiator Upper Mount Bracket Bolt (LF3, LT4, LTG) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Supercharger Water Manifold Bolt (LF3, LT4,) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Thermostat Bypass Pipe Fastener (LTG) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Banjo Bolt (LF3, LTG) 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Fasteners (LF3) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Banjo Bolt (LF3, LTG) 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Fasteners (LTG) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Outlet Bolt (LF3, LGX, LT4) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Outlet Fastener (LTG) 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Water Pump Bolt (LGX)
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Water Pump Replacement (LF3) Water Pump Replacement (LTG) Water Pump Replacement (LGX) Water Pump Replacement (LT4) 
Water Pump Bolt (LT4) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Pump Fastener (LTG) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Water Pump Inlet Pipe Bolt (LGX) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (LGX) 10 N.m (89 lb in)