Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut (LX9) | 31 N.m | 23 lb ft |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Bolt (LX9) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold/Catalytic Converter-to-Intermediate Pipe Nut (L61) | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (L61) | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (LX9) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Nut (L61) | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Nut (LX9) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Exhaust Pipe Clamp Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Front Catalytic Converter-to-Rear Catalytic Converter Nut (LX9) | 31 N.m | 23 lb ft |
| Intermediate Pipe-to-Muffler Nut (L61) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Oxygen Sensor | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft |
| Rear Catalytic Converter-to-Muffler Nut (LX9) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |