Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| 3-Way Catalytic Converter to Front Pipe Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| 3-Way Catalytic Converter Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| 3-Way Catalytic Converter to Rear Muffler (Clamp) Nut | 40 N.m | 29 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head (LFW) - First Pass Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head (LFW) - Second Pass | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| 46 N.m | 34 lb ft | |
| Catalytic Converter Brace Nut/Bolt at Converter (LEA) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter Brace Nut/Bolt at Engine Block (LEA) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter-to- Exhaust Manifold Nut/Bolt (LEA) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter-to- Exhaust Front Flexible Pipe Nut | 52 N.m | 38 lb ft |
| Exhaust Front Flexible Pipe to 3-Way Catalytic Converter | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt (LFW) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Nuts (LEA) | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
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