Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut (LX9 and LZ9) | 31 N.m | 23 lb ft |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Bolt (LX9) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt (LZ9) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold/Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nut (LE5) | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (LE5) | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Nut (LE5) | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Nut (LX9) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Exhaust Pipe-to-Muffler Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Exhaust Pipe-to-Right Catalytic Converter Nut (LZ9) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft |
| Left Catalytic Converter-to-Right Catalytic Converter Nut (LX9 and LZ9) | 31 N.m | 23 lb ft |
| Right Catalytic Converter-to-Muffler Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Upper Exhaust Manifold Brace Bolt (LE5) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |