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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 Seal
Exhaust Flex Pipe Gasket
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Muffler Flange Gasket
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Hanger Clamp Nut 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Nut 28 N.m (21 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Nut 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Exhaust Flexible Pipe to Three-Way Converter Nut 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold Lower Heat Shield Bolt (Large Bolt) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Lower Heat Shield Bolt (Small Bolt) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Nut 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Three-Way Catalytic Converter to Muffler Assembly Nut 50 N.m (37 lb ft)