Fastener Specifications
Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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| Application |
| Catalytic Converter Flange Seal |
| Exhaust Manifold Gasket |
| Exhaust Manifold Sealing Ring |
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Catalytic Converter at Exhaust Manifold Retaining Nut | 45 N.m (33 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Manifold at Cylinder Head Retaining Bolt | 20 N.m (15 lb ft) |
| Rear Exhaust Muffler Clamp Fastener | 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Center Exhaust Heat Shield at Body Retaining Bolt | 4 N.m (35 lb in) |
| Center Insulator Hanger Bracket at Differential Retaining Nut | 45 N.m (33 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Crossover Pipe at Catalytic Converter Retaining Nut | 40 N.m (30 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bracket Retaining Nut | 45 N.m (33 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Heat Shield Fastener | 4 N.m (35 lb in) |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Retaining Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield at Body Retaining Bolt | 4 N.m (35 lb in) |
| Fuel Tank Heat Shield Retaining Nut | 4 N.m (35 lb in) |
| Heat Shield Fastener | 4.5 N.m (40 lb in) |
| Intermediate Exhaust Assembly at Catalytic Converter Retaining Nut | 40 N.m (30 lb ft) |
| Intermediate Exhaust Assembly at Rear Muffler Retaining Bolt | 45 N.m (33 lb ft) |
| Muffler at Exhaust Crossover Pipe Retaining Bolt | 45 N.m (33 lb ft) |
| Rear Exhaust Isolator Hanger Bracket Fastener | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Rear Insulator Hanger at Body Retaining Bolt | 26 N.m (19 lb ft) |
| Rear Muffler Hanger Bracket Fastener | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Rear Muffler at Intermediate Exhaust Assembly Retaining Bolt | 45 N.m (33 lb ft) |
| Underbody Brace Fastener | 58 N.m (43 lb ft) |