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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1998RIVIERAREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1998 Buick Riviera
Torque Specifications
1998 Buick RivieraSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| "C", "H" & "K" Bodies (4T60-E & 4T65-E Transaxle) | ||
| Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt | 46 (62) | |
| Frame-To-Body Bolt | 83 (113) | |
| Shift Control Cable Bracket-To-Transaxle Bolt | 18 (24) | |
| Starter Mounting Bolt | 32 (43) | |
| Transaxle Brace-To-Engine Assembly Bolt | 37 (50) | |
| Transaxle Mount Bolt | 38 (52) | |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt | 55 (75) | |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 100 (136) | |
| "E" & "K" Bodies (4T80-E Transaxle) |
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| Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt | 35 (47) | |
| Flexplate-To-Cover Bolt | 1 | |
| Frame-To-Body Bolt | 74 (100) | |
| Shift Control Cable Bracket-To-Transaxle Bolt | 18 (24) | |
| Starter Mounting Bolt | 32 (43) | |
| Transaxle Brace-To-Engine Assembly Bolt | 35 (47) | |
| Transaxle Mount Bolt | 35 (47) | |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt | 35 (47) | |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 100 (136) | |
| "F" & "Y" Bodies (4L60-E) | ||
| Drive Shaft Hub Clamp | 98 (133) | |
| Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt | 46 (62) | |
| Transmission Crossmember-To-Frame Bolt | 66 (89) | |
| Transmission Mount-To-Transmission Crossmember Nut | 37 (50) | |
| Transmission-To-Engine Bolt (V6) | 70 (95) | |
| Transmission-To-Engine Bolt (V8) | 35 (47) | |
| "G" Body (4T60-E Transaxle) | ||
| Cooler Pipes | 24-33 (33-45) | |
| Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt | 46 (62) | |
| Transaxle Brace Bolt | 46 (62) | |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt | 71 (96) | |
| "G" Body (4T80-E Transaxle) | ||
| Cooler Pipes | 24-33 (33-45) | |
| Engine-To-Transaxle Brace | 35 (47) | |
| Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt | 44 (60) | |
| Frame Assembly & Mounting Bolt | 142 (193) | |
| Left Transaxle Mount-To-Engine Bolt | 43 (58) | |
| Left Transaxle Mount-To-Frame Bolt | 63 (85) | |
| Rear Transaxle Bracket Bolt | 43 (58) | |
| Right Transaxle Mount-To-Engine Bolt | 81 (110) | |
| Right Transaxle Mount-To-Frame Bolt | 54 (73) | |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt | 55 (75) | |
| "J" Body (3T40-E & 4T40-E) | ||
| Cooler Pipes-To-Radiator | 16 (22) | |
| Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt | 46 (62) | |
| Transaxle Brace Bolt | 37 (50) | |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt (3T40) | 71 (96) | |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt (4T40-E) | 66 (89) | |
| "N" Body (4T40-E, 4T45-E & 4T60-E) | ||
| Cooler Pipes | 16 (22) | |
| Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt | 46 (62) | |
| Starter Bolt (4-Cylinder) | 66 (89) | |
| Starter Bolt (V6) | 32 (43) | |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt | 66 (89) | |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 100 (136) | |
| "V" Body (4L30-E) | ||
| Crossmember-To-Body Bolt | 33 (45) | |
| Drive Shaft Flange Bolt | 70 (95) | |
| Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt | 22 (30) | |
| Transmission-To-Engine Bolt | 44 (60) | |
| Transmission-To-Oil Pan Bolt | 15 (20) | |
| "W" Body (4T60-E & 4T65-E) | ||
| Cooler Pipes | 17 (23) | |
| Flexplate-To-Converter Bolt | 44 (60) | |
| Frame-To-Body Bolt | 133 (180) | |
| Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt | 55 (75) | |
| Saturn (MP6 & MP7) | ||
| Converter Housing-To-Engine (Lower) Bolts | 103 (140) | |
| Converter Housing-To-Engine (Upper) Bolts | 74 (100) | |
| Cradle-To-Body Bolts | 155 (210) | |
| Engine-To-Transaxle Brackets | 35 (47) | |
| Exhaust Pipe-To-Catalytic Converter Bolts | 33 (45) | |
| Exhaust Pipe-To-Manifold Nuts | 23 (31) | |
| Lower Ball Joint Nut | 55 (75) | |
| Steering Gear-To-Cradle Nuts | 37 (50) | |
| Tie Rod End Nut | 33 (45) | |
| Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Bolts | 52 (71) | |
| Transaxle Drain Plug | 22 (30) | |
| Transaxle Lower Rear Mount-To-Cradle Nut | 40 (54) | |
| Transaxle Strut-To-Cradle Bracket Bolts | 52 (71) | |
| Transaxle Strut-To-Cradle Bracket Nuts | 52 (71) | |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 103 (140) | |
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When to See a Mechanic
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.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.