Fastener Tightening Specifications

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt-2.2L - L61 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt-2.4L 14 N.m 124 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Nut-2.2L, 2.4L 13 N.m 115 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Bolt 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Flex Decoupler to Exhaust Manifold Bolt- 2.4L 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Flex Decoupler to Exhaust Manifold Nut-2.2L - L61 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Intermediate Pipe Bolt 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Muffler Hanger Bolt 16 N.m 12 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.