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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD
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) Cooler Tube Nut (6.6L) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Bracket Bolt (8.1 L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Nut (8.1 L) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| 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) | |||
| First Pass | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Final Pass | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut (6.6L) | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Stud (4.3L) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Center Bolt (8.1L) | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in | |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in | |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt/Nut (8.1L) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Manifold Nut (8.1 L) | 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 | |
| Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield Bolt (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in | |
| Exhaust Pipe to Manifold Bolt (6.6L) | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft | |
| Exhaust Pipe to Turbocharger Bolt (6.6L) | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft | |
| Hood Hinge Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (6.6L) | 21 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft | |
| Outlet Duct Clamp | 6 N.m | 53 lb in | |
| Oxygen Sensor | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft | |
| Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft | |
| Spark Plug (4.3L) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Spark Plug Wire Retainer Bolt (4.3L) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Transmission Bolt | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft | |
| Transmission Fluid Fill Tube Nut (6.6L) | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft | |
| Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Bolt/Nut (6.6L) | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft | |
| Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield Bolt (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in | |
| Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt (6.6L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.