Cooling System Torque Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Cooling System Torque Specifications
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COOLING SYSTEM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Battery Terminal Bolt 13 (17)
Coolant Bridge Bolt (3.0L) 22 (30)
Coolant Pipe Engine Lift Bracket Bolt (3.0L) 15 (20)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (2.2L) 18 (25)
Thermostat Housing Bolt (3.0L) 15 (20)
Water Pump Bolt 18 (25)
Wheel Nut 92 (125)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Auxiliary Coolant Pump Bolt 89 (10)
Thermostat Housing Cover-To-Thermostat Housing Bolt (2.2L) 89 (10)
Thermostat Housing-To-Block Bolt (2.2L) 89 (10)
Thermostat Pipe Bracket-To-Cylinder Head Bolt (2.2L) 71 (8)
Water Pipe Support Bracket 89 (10)
Water Pump Access Bolts-To-Front Cover (2.2L) 89 (10)
Water Pump Sprocket-To-Water Pump Bolts (2.2L) 89 (10)
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