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Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Application Specification
Metric English
Condenser to Radiator Retaining Bolt 11 N.m 97 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Hose Retaining Clamp 4 N.m 35 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Retaining Bolts 12 N.m 106 lb in
Coolant Inlet Pipe to Alternator Bracket Retaining Nut - 3.6L 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Retaining Nuts 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Cooling Fan Blade Retaining Nut 6 N.m 53 lb in
Cooling Fan Motor to Fan Shroud Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Coolant Inlet Pipe Retaining Bolt 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Heater Pipe Assembly to Thermostat Housing Retaining Bolts - 3.6L 10 N.m 89 lb in
Radiator Cap 5 N.m 44 lb in
Radiator Drain Plug 2 N.m 18 lb in
Thermostat Housing Retaining Bolts - 6.0L 14 N.m 124 lb in
Thermostat Housing to Cylinder Block Retaining Bolts - 3.6L 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Water Pump to Engine Front Cover Retaining Bolts - 3.6
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • Water Pump Pulley to Water Pump Retaining Bolts - 3.6
10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Retaining Bolts - 6.0L 25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • First Pass
15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Final Pass
25 N.m 18 lb ft