Fastener Specifications

2020 GMC Acadia SLSECTION Fastener Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.Β 

Application
Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Seal
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.Β 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Control Valve Body Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector @ Transmission 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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