Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Bolt 11 N.m 97 lb in
Coolant Temperature Sensor 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Coolant Drain Hole Plugs (4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 8.1L) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Coolant Drain Hole Plugs (6.5L) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Coolant Heater 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Coolant Heater Cord Bracket Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Engine Coolant Heater Cord Clip Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Engine Coolant Heater to the Engine Block Bolt 2 N.m 18 lb in
Fan to Clutch Retaining Bolts (4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 8.1L) 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Fan to Clutch Retaining Bolts (6.5L Diesel) 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Fan and Clutch Retaining Nut to Water Pump Pulley 57 N.m 42 lb ft
Oil Cooler Line Clip to Bracket Nut (4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 8.1L) 12 N.m 106 lb in
Oil Cooler Line Fittings to the Oil Filter Base 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Oil Cooler Line Fittings to the Oil Filter Base (4.3L Auxiliary Oil Cooler) 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Oil Cooler Line Fittings to the Radiator 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Cooler Line Retaining Clip to Bracket Bolt (6.5L Diesel) 12 N.m 106 lb in
Oil Level Indicator Tube and Transmission Fluid Fill Tube Lower Support Bolt (4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 8.1 L) 4 N.m 44 lb in
Radiator Surge Tank Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Thermostat Housing Crossover Retaining Bolts 47 N.m 35 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Retaining Bolts (6.5L Diesel) 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Water Crossover Bolts (8.1 L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Water Outlet Retaining Bolts (4.3L, 5.0L and 5.7L) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Outlet Retaining Bolts (8.1L) 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Upper and Lower Fan Shroud Bolts 8 N.m 71 lb in
Water Crossover Bolts (8.1L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Water Pump Bolts (8.1 L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolts (4.3L, 5.0L and 5.7L) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Retaining Bolts 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Water Pump Retaining Bolt, behind the Pump Backing Plate (6.5L Diesel) 28 N.m 20 lb ft
Water Pump Retaining to Front Cover Bolts (6.5L Diesel) 28 N.m 20 lb ft
Water Pump to Front Cover Bolts (6.5L) 42 N.m 32 lb ft
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