FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder block drain plug <2.4L Engine> | 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Cylinder block drain plug <3.8L Engine> | 39 ± 5 N.m (29 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Radiator | ||
| Front end structure bar bolt | M8 x 10 | 11 ± 2 N.m (98 ± 17 in-lb) |
| M8 x 20 | 22 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Thermostat <2.4L ENGINE> | ||
| Harness bracket bolt | 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Water inlet fitting bolt | 13 ± 2 N.m (111 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| Thermostat <3.8L ENGINE> | ||
| Control harness bolt | 5.0 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Grounding bolt | M6 | 9.0 ± 2.0 N.m (80 ± 17 in-lb) |
| M8 | 22 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Water inlet fitting bolt | 19 ± 1 N.m (14 ± 1 ft-lb) | |
| Water hose and water pipe <2.4L ENGINE> | ||
| Radiator lower hose clamp bolt | 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Thermostat case bolt | 24 ± 4 N.m (18 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Water hose clamp bolt | 11 ± 1 N.m (98 ± 8 in-lb) | |
| Water inlet pipe bolt | 13 ± 2 N.m (111 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| Water outlet fitting bolt | 13 ± 2 N.m (111 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| Water hose and water pipe <3.8L ENGINE> | ||
| Engine coolant temperature sensor | 30 ± 9 N.m (22 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Thermostat housing bolt | 19 ± 1 N.m (14 ± 1 ft-lb) | |
| Water pump <2.4L ENGINE> | ||
| Water pump bolt | 14 ± 1 N.m (120 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Water pump <3.8L ENGINE> | ||
| Water pump bolt | M8 | 42 ± 8 N.m (31 ± 6 ft-lb) |
| M10 | 24 ± 3 N.m (18 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Water pump bracket bolt | 24 ± 3 N.m (18 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
