Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Bolt (5.3L) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (5.3L) 7 N.m 62 lb in
Air Conditioning Condenser Bolt 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Auxiliary Heater Inlet and Outlet Hose/Pipe Nut (5.3L) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolt (5.3L) 12 N.m 106 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Cover Bolt (5.3L) 12 N.m 106 lb in
Coolant Heater 50 N.m 37 lb in
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cooling Fan Nut 56 N.m 41 lb ft
Engine Harness Bracket Bolt (4.2L) 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Fans Blade Bolt 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Fan Shroud Bolt 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Bolt (4.2L) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Thermostat Housing Bolt (5.3L) 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (4.2L) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolt (5.3L)
First Pass 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Final Pass 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (4.2L) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
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