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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Catalytic Converter Gasket
Catalytic Converter Seal
Exhaust Front Pipe Gasket
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head (LFX)
  • First Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
46 N.m (34 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Fasteners (LKW)
  • First Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Catalytic Converter Brace Fastener (LFX) 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Brace Fastener (LKW) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold (LKW) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Support Fasteners (Front Hanger Bracket) 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Support Fasteners (Front Suspension Frame) 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe to Catalytic Converter Fastener (LFX) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe to Catalytic Converter Fastener (LKW) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe to Muffler Fastener (LFX, LKW) 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
18 N.m
Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Isolator Fastener 9 N. m (80 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Fasteners (LKW) 14 N.m (124 lb in)