Fastener Tightening Specifications
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FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Radiator | |
| A/T oil cooler hose connection bolt <A/T> | 4.9 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 8 in-lb) |
| Radiator support bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (100 ± 22 in-lb) |
| Reserve tank bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (100 ± 22 in-lb) |
| Thermostat | |
| Water inlet fitting bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 13 ± 2 N.m (109 ± 21 in-lb) |
| Water inlet fitting bolt <3.0L ENGINE> | 19 ± 1 N.m (13 ± 1 ft-lb) |
| Water pump <2.4L ENGINE> | |
| Generator bolt | 23 ± 2 N.m (16 ± 2ft-lb) |
| Generator brace bolt | 23 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Water pump bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (117 ± 13 in-lb) |
| Water pump <3.0L ENGINE> | |
| Water pump bolt | 23 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Water pump bracket bolt | 23 ± 3 N.m (17 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Water pump gasket bolt | 41 ± 8 N.m (30 ± 6 ft-lb) |
| Water hose and water pipe <2.4L ENGINE> | |
| Thermostat case bolt | 23 ± 4 N.m (17 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Water inlet fitting bolt | 13 ± 2 N.m (109 ± 21 in-lb) |
| Water inlet pipe assembly bolt | 13 ± 2 N.m (109 ± 21 in-lb) |
| Water outlet fitting bolt | 13 ± 2 N.m (109 ± 21 in-lb) |
| Water hose and water pipe <3.0L ENGINE> | |
| Heater inlet pipe bolt | 19 ± 1 N.m (13 ± 1 ft-lb) |
| Thermostat housing bolt | 19 ± 1 N.m (13 ± 1 ft-lb) |
| Water inlet pipe assembly bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (117 ± 13 in-lb) |
| Water outlet fitting bolt | 19 ± 1 N.m (13 ± 1 ft-lb) |