Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolt (L66) 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Nut (LAT/L61) 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Catalytic Converter to Muffler Nut (LAT/L61) 30 N.m 30 N.m
Catalytic Converter Nut (L66) 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Crossunder Pipe to Converter Nut (L66) 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Exhaust Heat Shield Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Stud (LAT/L61) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Nut (LAT/L61) 14 N.m 10 lb ft
Exhaust Pipe to Intermediate Pipe Nut 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Front Pipe to Rear Pipe Nut (L66) 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Fuel Tank Strap Bolt 25 N.m 19 lb ft
Manifold to Heat Shield Bolt (LAT/L61) 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Muffler Pipe Service Clamp 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Oil Pan Bracket Bolt (L66) 20 N.m 14 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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