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Exhaust System Tightening Specifications

Application

N·m

Lb Ft

Lb In

All Hanger Bolts to Frame

25

18

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Converter Pipe Flange Bolts to Muffler (2.2L)

30

23

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Converter Pipe Flange Bolts to Muffler (4.3L)

17

13

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Converter to Bracket

32

24

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Exhaust Manifold Stud (4.3L)

33

24

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Exhaust Manifold Bolts (center two) 4.3L

36

26

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Exhaust Manifold Bolts (all others) 4.3L

28

20

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts (2.2L)

13

--

115

Exhaust Pipe to Exhaust Manifold Bolts (2.2L)

20

15

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Exhaust Pipe to Exhaust Manifold Stud Nut (4.3L)

28

20

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Exhaust Pipe to Muffler Clamp Nut

50

37

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