Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Engine Shield Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Bolt - 8.1L Engine 30 N.m 22 lb ft
EGR Pipe Bracket Bolt - 8.1L Engine 50 N.m 37 lb ft
EGR Pipe Nut - 8.1L Engine 30 N.m 22 lb ft
EGR Valve Pipe to Cylinder Head Bolt - 6.0L Engine 50 N.m 37 lb ft
EGR Valve Pipe to Exhaust Manifold Bolt - 6.0L Engine 30 N.m 22 lb ft
EGR Valve Pipe to Intake Manifold Bolt - 6.0L Engine 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Exhaust Heat Shield Nut (Body Panel) 9 N.m 80 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Bolts - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines
  • First Pass in Sequence
15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Final Pass in Sequence
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Center Bolt - 8.1L Engine 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines 9 N.m 80 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt/Nut - 8.1L Engine 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Nut - 8.1L Engine 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Exhaust Muffler Clamp Bolt 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Exhaust Muffler Hanger Nut 50 N.m 39 lb ft
Exhaust Muffler Nut 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe Clamp 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Hood Hinge Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oxygen Sensor 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Transmission Bolt 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Transmission Mount Nut 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Transmission Support Crossmember Bolt 70 N.m 52 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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