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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

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

Application
Catalytic Converter Gasket
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Exhaust System Rivets
Exhaust System Seal
Turbocharger Coolant Feed And Return Pipe Washer
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)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt (L96, LC8)
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side or Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt (LWN) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Nut (LWN, LV1, L96, LC8) 1.5 N.m (13 lb in)
Catalytic Converter Nut at Exhaust Manifold (LWN) 28 N.m (21 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Nut (LV1, LC8, L96) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Bracket Bolt 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Bracket Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Front Pipe Nut (LV1, L96, LC8) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold Bolt (LV1) 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold Nut (LWN) 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Nitrogen Oxides Catalytic Converter Nut 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Hollow Screw 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Turbocharger Brace Bolt 32 N.m (24 lb ft)
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Nut 35 N.m (26 lb ft)