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Fastener Specifications

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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Seal
Engine Oil Cooler Gasket
Engine Oil Cooler Housing Seal
Engine Oil Cooler Seal
Thermostat Bypass Pipe Gasket
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Copper Washer
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Retainer
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Copper Washer
Water Outlet Seal
Water Pump Inlet Pipe Seal
Water Pump Seal
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Water Pump Bolt (LTG)
  • First Pass:
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor Duct Bolt (LTG) 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler to Radiator Bolt 5.1 N.m (45 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor to Charge Air Cooler Bolt 4 N.m (35 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Outlet Bracket Bolt (LFV) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe/Tube Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Fastener (LTG) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Engine Coolant Fan Heat Shield Bolt (LTG) 1.5 N.m (13 lb in)
Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Bolt 5.1 N.m (45 lb in)
Engine Coolant Heater 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Bolt (LKN) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Housing Bolt (LKN) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Large Bolt (LFV) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Small Bolt (LFV) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Front Bumper Shutter Bolt (LFV, LKN, LTG) 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Ground Nut 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Radiator Air Upper/Lower Deflector Bolt (LFV, LKN, LTG) 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Radiator Surge Tank Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Radiator Upper Bracket Nut 7 N.m (62 lb in)
Radiator Upper Mount Bracket Bolt 7 N.m (62 lb in)
Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt (LFV, LTG) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Bolt (LTG) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Hollow Bolt (LFV, LTG) 35 N.m (310 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Bolt (LFV, LTG) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Hollow Bolt (LFV, LTG) 35 N.m (310 lb in)
Water Outlet Bolt (LFV, LKN) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Outlet Fastener (LTG) 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Water Pump Bolt (LFV) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Water Pump Bolt (LKN) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Water Pump Inlet Pipe Bolt (LKN) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (LKN) 10 N.m (89 lb in)