Exhaust System Specifications

2000 Chevrolet S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Exhaust System Specifications
Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Stud First Pass 11 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Final Pass 22 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Radiator Inlet Hose Support Bracket Nut to Exhaust Manifold Stud 27 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Surface Flatness (Flange to Flange) (0.010 (Maximum) Inch (in)
Surface Flatness (Individual Flange) 0.002 (Maximum) Inch (in)
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Studs 11 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Stud Nuts 39 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Catalytic Converter to Muffler Flange Nuts 30 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
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