Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Radiator | |
| A/T oil cooler hose connection bolt < A/T > | 4.9 +/- 1.0 N.m (44 +/- 8 in-lb) |
| Radiator support bolt | 12 +/- 2 N.m (100 +/- 22 in-lb) |
| Reserve tank bolt | 12 +/- 2 N.m (100 +/- 22 in-lb) |
| Thermostat | |
| Water inlet fitting bolt < 2.4L ENGINE > | 13 +/- 2 N.m (109 +/- 21 in-lb) |
| Water inlet fitting bolt < 3.0L ENGINE > | 19 +/- 1 N.m (13 +/- 1 ft-lb) |
| Water pump < 2.4L ENGINE > | |
| Generator bolt | 23 +/- 2 N.m (16 +/- 2 ft-lb) |
| Generator brace bolt | 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 3 ft-lb) |
| Water pump bolt | 14 +/- 1 N.m (117 +/- 13 in-lb) |
| Water pump < 3.0L ENGINE > | |
| Water pump bolt | 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 3 ft-lb) |
| Water pump bracket bolt | 23 +/- 3 N.m (17 +/- 3 ft-lb) |
| Water pump gasket bolt | 41 +/- 8 N.m (30 +/- 6 ft-lb) |
| Water hose and water pipe < 2.4L ENGINE > | |
| Thermostat case bolt | 23 +/- 4 N.m (17 +/- 3 ft-lb) |
| Water inlet pipe assembly bolt | 13 +/- 2 N.m (109 +/- 21 in-lb) |
| Water outlet fitting bolt | 13 +/- 2 N.m (109 +/- 21 in-lb) |
| Water hose and water pipe < 3.0L ENGINE > | |
| Heater inlet pipe bolt | 19 +/- 1 N.m (13 +/- 1 ft-lb) |
| Thermostat housing bolt | 19 +/- 1 N.m (13 +/- 1 ft-lb) |
| Water inlet pipe assembly bolt | 14 +/- 1 N.m (117 +/- 13 in-lb) |
| Water outlet fitting bolt | 19 +/- 1 N.m (13 +/- 1 ft-lb) |