Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2016 Chevrolet Traverse LS, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Fastener Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Catalytic Converter Brace Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter Hanger Clamp Nut | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Nut | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Exhaust Flexible Pipe to Three-Way Converter Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Lower Heat Shield Bolt (Small Bolt) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Lower Heat Shield Bolt (Large Bolt) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Three-Way Catalytic Converter to Muffler Assembly Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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