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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 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)
NOTE:

Perform three torque sequence passes at the same torque specification. The exhaust manifold gasket will relax between passes.

Exhaust Manifold Fastener (LTG)
  • First Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final 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 Bracket Bolt (LFV, LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Clamp Bolt (LFV) 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt (LKN, LTG) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Catalytic Converter Nut (LFV, LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter to Turbocharger Nut (LTG) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe Bracket Bolt (LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe Hanger Bracket Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe Nut (LFV, LKN) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Brace Fastener (LTG) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (LTG) 14 N.m (124 lb in)
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Retainer 1.5 N.m (13 lb in)
Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)