Fastener Tightening Specifications (LX5)

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications (LX5)
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Fastener Tightening Specifications (LX5)

Application Specification
Metric English
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Bolt 13 N.m 115 lb in
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Catalytic Converter Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Center Exhaust Hanger Bolt 30 N.m 22 lb ft
EGR Inlet Pipe Nut 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Crossover Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Stud 9 N.m 80 lb in
Muffler Clamp Nut 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Rear Exhaust Hanger Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Rear Exhaust Hanger Nut 30 N.m 22 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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