Lucerne V6-3.8L VIN 2 (2006)
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All Metal Prevailing Torque Fasteners
These fasteners accomplish the thread interface by a designed distortion or deformation in the fastener.
Nylon Interface Prevailing Torque Fasteners
These fasteners accomplish the thread interface by the presence of a nylon material on the fastener threads.
Adhesive Coated Fasteners
These fasteners accomplish the thread interface by the presence of a thread-locking compound on the fastener threads. Refer to the appropriate repair
procedure in order to determine if the fastener may be reused and the applicable thread-locking compound to apply to the fastener.
1 - Prevailing Torque Nut, Center Lock Type
2 - Prevailing Torque Nut, Top Lock Type
3 - Prevailing Torque Nut, Nylon Patch Type
4 - Prevailing Torque Nut, Nylon Washer Insert Type
5 - Prevailing Torque Nut, Nylon Insert Type
6 - Prevailing Torque Bolt, Dry Adhesive Coating Type
7 - Prevailing Torque Bolt, Thread Profile Deformed Type
8 - Prevailing Torque Bolt, Nylon Strip Type
9 - Prevailing Torque Bolt, Out-of-Round Thread Area Type
A prevailing torque fastener may be reused ONLY if:
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The fastener and the fastener counterpart are clean and not damaged
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There is no rust on the fastener
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The fastener develops the specified minimum torque against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating
Metric Prevailing Torque Fastener Minimum Torque Development