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Fastener Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Power Steering Fluid Cooler Bracket Nut 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Bolt 11 N.m 97 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt@Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt@Engine 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket Bolt@Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Pump Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Rear Brace Nut 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Steering Gear Bolt (Requires a NEW bolt.) 
  • First Pass:
100 N.m 74 lb ft
  • Final Pass:
90-105 degrees
Steering Gear Pipe 13 N.m 115 lb in
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod 88 N.m 65 lb ft
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut
  • First Pass:
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass:
120-135 degrees