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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Power Steering Assist Motor Seal
Steering Gear Belt
Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp
Steering Gear Bushing
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Power Steering Assist Motor Bolt(NJ1) 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Power Steering Assist Motor Pivot Bolt(NJ2) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Steering Gear Bolt
  • First Pass:
110 N.m (81 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
150 - 165 degrees
Steering Gear Housing Cover Bolt - M6 (NJ2) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Steering Gear Housing Cover Bolt - M8 (NJ2) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Steering Gear Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut
  • First Pass:
35 N.m (26 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
30 - 45 degrees