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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
Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp
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)
Steering Gear Bolt
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

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

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Steering Gear Nut (AWD)
  • First Pass:
70 N.m (52 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90-100 degrees
Steering Gear Nut (RWD)
  • First Pass:
58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90-105 degrees
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod 105 N.m (77 lb ft)
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
  • First Pass:
35 N.m (26 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
90-100 degrees