Fastener Specifications
Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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| Application |
| Catalytic Converter Gasket |
| Catalytic Converter Seal |
| Exhaust Flex Pipe Gasket |
| Exhaust Manifold Gasket |
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head (LFX) | |
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20 N.m (15 lb ft) |
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46 N.m (34 lb ft) |
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| 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 Heat Shield Nuts (LFX) | 22 N.m (16 lb ft) |
| Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Front Flexible Pipe Nut | 52 N.m (38 lb ft) |
| Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Nut/Bolt (LEA) | 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Front Flexible Pipe to 3-Way Catalytic Converter | 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Exhaust Manifold Nuts (LEA) | 14 N.m (124 lb in) |
| Exhaust Muffler Clamp Fastener | 40 N.m (30 lb ft) |
| Three Way Catalytic Converter Nut | 40 N.m (30 lb ft) |
| Three Way Catalytic Converter to Front Pipe Nut | 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
| Three Way Catalytic Converter to Rear Muffler (Clamp) Nut | 40 N.m (30 lb ft) |