Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
A/C Condenser Bracket Mounting Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
A/C Line Clip to Fan Shroud Screw 4.5 N.m 40 lb in
Coolant Heater Bolt 2 N.m 18 lb in
Coolant Inlet Pipe to Cylinder Head Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Coolant Inlet Pipe to Thermostat Housing Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Mounting Nut 3.3 N.m 29 lb in
Cooling Fan Blade Nut 6 N.m 53 lb in
Cooling Fan Motor Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Cooling Fan Shroud Bolt to Radiator 10 N.m 89 lb in
Drive Belt Shield Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Heater Pipe Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Knock Sensor 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Upper Fan Shroud Bracket Mounting Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Outlet Housing Bolt/Stud (3.8L) 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolt (Long) 3.8L 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt (Short) 3.8L 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (3.8L) 13 N.m 115 lb in
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (3.6L) 12 N.m 106 lb in
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