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 Clamp Screw - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines 7 N.m 62 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Stud/Bolt - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines 12 N.m 106 lb in
Coolant Crossover Bolt - 8.1L Engine 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Coolant Heater Cord Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Coolant Heater 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Fan Clutch Bolt 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Fan Clutch Nut 56 N.m 41 lb ft
Fan Shroud Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Oil Cooler Hose Adapter Bolt - 6.0L Engine 12 N.m 106 lb in
Oil Cooler Hose Bracket Bolt - 6.0L Engine 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Radiator Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Surge Tank Bolt/Nut 9 N.m 80 lb in
Thermostat Housing Bolt
  • 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines
15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • 8.1L Engine
37 N.m 27 lb ft
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Cover Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Electrical Connector Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Water Outlet Bolt - 8.1L Engine 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines
  • First Pass
15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Final Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt - 8.1L Engine 50 N.m 37 lb ft
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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.
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