Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification Metric English | |
|---|---|---|
| Coolant Heater Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Coolant Recovery Reservoir Mounting Nut | 3.3 N.m | 29 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Blade Nut | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Motor Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Shroud Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| Knock Sensor | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| Radiator Bracket Mounting Bolt | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Radiator Lower Air Deflector | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt | 11 N.m | 98 lb in |
| Thermostat Bypass Pipe Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Outlet Housing Bolt (3.1 L) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Outlet Housing Bolt/Stud (3.8L) | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolt (3.1 L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Bolt (Long) (3.8L) | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolt (Short) (3.8L) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt (3.1L) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt (3.8L) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |