Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolts 7 N.m 62 lb in
Exhaust Muffler Nuts 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolts (4.2L)
First Pass 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Second Pass 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Final Pass 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolt (5.3L)
First Pass 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Final Pass 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (5.3L) 9 N.m 80 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nut (4.2L) 5 N.m 44 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Stud (4.2L) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Bolt 7 N.m 62 lb in
Exhaust Pipe Clamp Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (5.3L) 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Transmission Filler Tube Bracket Nut (4.2L) 10 N.m 89 lb in
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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