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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Power Steering Assist Motor Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt 4 N.m 35 lb in
Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Fastener 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting Bolt 38 N.m 28 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Fastener 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Pump Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Steering Gear Bolt (1)
  • First Pass
110 N.m 81 lb ft
  • Final Pass
150 degrees
Steering Gear Pipe Fitting 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Steering Gear Pipe Retainer Fastener 12 N.m 106 lb in
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1)
  • First Pass
35 N.m 26 lb ft
  • Final Pass
30 degrees
1. Use a NEW fastener.