Exhaust System: Specifications: Torque

2009 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, StandardSECTION Torque
DESCRIPTION  N.m  Ft. Lbs. 
Bolts, Crossmember to Sill 42 31
Nuts, Crossmember to Transmission Mount 22 16
Nuts/Bolt, Exhaust Manifold to Engine 36 27
Nuts, Exhaust Pipe to Catalytic Converter Flange 27 19
Nuts, Catalytic Converter to Turbocharger 27 19
Bolt, DPF to Catalytic Converter 32 24
Bolts, DPF to Muffler 32 24
Clamp, Tailpipe to Rear Tailpipe Hanger 27 20
Oxygen Sensors 27 20
Heat Shields 45 33
RENDER: 1.0x

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