Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Conditioning (A/C) Condenser Bolt | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Camshaft End Cap (RPO LD8) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Coolant Recovery Reservoir Nut (RPO L26) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Motor Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Shroud Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Nut | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Coolant Heater (RPO L26) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Coolant Heater Bolt (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Engine Coolant Outlet Fitting (RPO LD8) | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Bolt (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Inlet Pipe Bolt (RPO LD8) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Inlet Pipe Nut (RPO LD8) | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Bolt (RPO LD8) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Shield Nut (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fuel Rail Bracket Nut (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Bracket Bolt (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Oil Cooler Pipe Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt (RPO L26) | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Radiator Support Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Rear Left Lift Bracket Bolt (RPO LD8) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Surge Tank Nut (RPO LD8) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Thermostat Housing Bolt (RPO L26) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Thermostat Housing Bolt (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Throttle Body Bolt (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Throttle Body Plenum Duct Clamp (RPO LD8) | 2.25 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipe Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Water Pump Bolt (RPO L26) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolt (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Cover Bolt/Stud (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Drive Belt Tensioner Shield Bolt/Nut (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Drive Belt Tensioner Stud (RPO LD8) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Housing Bolt (RPO LD8) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt (RPO L26) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |