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2006 BUICK RAINIER

5.3L V8FWDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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cooling

Water Pump Torque Specs

for 2006 Buick Rainier 5.3L V8 · FWD
Units

9 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Coolant Hose Clamps
Spring clamps preferred
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Drain Petcock
Hand tight
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Fan Bolts
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Hose Clamps
Do not overtighten
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
13 lb-ft · 17 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Timing Cover Bolts
Critical
If accessed
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Water Pump Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
18 lb-ft · 24 Nm
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