Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Coolant Recovery Reservoir Bolt | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Coolant Temperature Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Coolant Drain Hole Plugs (4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 8.1L) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Engine Coolant Drain Hole Plugs (6.5L) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Engine Coolant Heater | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Coolant Heater Cord Bracket Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Engine Coolant Heater Cord Clip Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Engine Coolant Heater to the Engine Block Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Fan to Clutch Retaining Bolts (4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 8.1L) | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Fan to Clutch Retaining Bolts (6.5L Diesel) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Fan and Clutch Retaining Nut to Water Pump Pulley | 57 N.m | 42 lb ft |
| Oil Cooler Line Clip to Bracket Nut (4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 8.1L) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Cooler Line Fittings to the Oil Filter Base | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Oil Cooler Line Fittings to the Oil Filter Base (4.3L Auxiliary Oil Cooler) | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Oil Cooler Line Fittings to the Radiator | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Cooler Line Retaining Clip to Bracket Bolt (6.5L Diesel) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube and Transmission Fluid Fill Tube Lower Support Bolt (4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 8.1 L) | 4 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Radiator Surge Tank Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Thermostat Housing Crossover Retaining Bolts | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Thermostat Housing Retaining Bolts (6.5L Diesel) | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft |
| Water Crossover Bolts (8.1 L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Water Outlet Retaining Bolts (4.3L, 5.0L and 5.7L) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Outlet Retaining Bolts (8.1L) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Upper and Lower Fan Shroud Bolts | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Water Crossover Bolts (8.1L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts (8.1 L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolts (4.3L, 5.0L and 5.7L) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Retaining Bolts | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft |
| Water Pump Retaining Bolt, behind the Pump Backing Plate (6.5L Diesel) | 28 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Water Pump Retaining to Front Cover Bolts (6.5L Diesel) | 28 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Water Pump to Front Cover Bolts (6.5L) | 42 N.m | 32 lb ft |