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 (6.6L Engine) 6 N.m 53 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp Screw (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) 7 N.m 62 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Wingnut (4.3L Engine) 3 N.m 27 lb in
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Mounting Bolt (6.6L Engine) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Bypass Pipe to Water Pump Bolt (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Charged Air Cooler Duct Clamp (6.6L Engine) 6 N.m 53 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
Cooling Fan Pulley/Nut (6.6L Engine) 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Coolant Heater Bolt (6.6L Engine) 2 N.m 18 lb in)
Coolant Heater Cord Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Coolant Heater Bolt (4.3L Engine) 2 N.m 18 lb in
Coolant Heater (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 8.1L Engines) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug (4.3L Engine) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 8.1L Engines) 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug (6.6L Engine) 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (6.6L Engine) 33 N.m 24 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
Fan and Water Pump Pulley Bolt (4.3L Engine) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Generator Mounting Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Generator Positive Cable Nut (6.6L Engine) 9 N.m 80 lb in)
Heater Pipe Bolt (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Heater Pipe Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Idler Pulley Bolt (6.6L Engine) 37 N.m 27 lb ft
Junction Block Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine) 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
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Oil Separator Bracket Nut (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine) 46 N.m 34 lb ft
Radiator Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Surge Tank Bolt/Nut 9 N.m 80 lb in
Thermostat Cover Bolt (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Bolt (8.1L Engine) 37 N.m 27 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Crossover Bolt (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 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
Turbocharger Coolant Bypass Valve (6.6L Engine) 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Turbocharger Outlet Coolant Pipe Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Turbocharger Outlet Coolant Pipe Nut (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bolt (6.6L Engine) 9 N.m 80 lb in
Water Outlet Bolt (8.1L Engine) 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Water Outlet Stud (4.3L Engine) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Outlet Tube to Water Outlet Bolt (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Water Outlet Tube to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (4.3L Engine) 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (First Pass) (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (Final Pass) (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) 30 N.m 22 lb ft)
Water Pump Bolt (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (8.1L Engine) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Water Pump to Water Pump Housing Bolt (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Water Pump to Water Pump Outlet Pipe Nuts (6.6L Engine) 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (6.6L Engine) 8 N.m 71 lb in
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