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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 TSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Bleed Pipe Bolt | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Air Bleed Pipe Nut | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft |
| Cooling Fan Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Coolant Inlet Housing Bolt-2.4L | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Coolant Inlet Housing Stud-2.4L | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Coolant Pipe Inlet Bolt | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Coolant Pipe Inlet Cover Bolt | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Coolant Pipe Inlet to Oil Pan | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Coolant Pump Bolt-2.2L | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Coolant Pump Cover Bolt-2.4L | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Coolant Pump Cover to Engine Block Bolt-2.4L | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Coolant Pump Pulley Bolt-2.2L | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Coolant Pump to Timing Chain Housing Nut-2,4L | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Coolant Outlet Bolt-2.2L | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt -2.4L | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Radiator Outlet Pipe Cover Bolt | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Radiator Outlet Pipe to Oil Pan Bolt | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Surge Tank Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Line Fitting | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Upper Radiator Mount Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
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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.