Section 1355 (Power Steering System): Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |||||
| Cooler Pipe Retainer Bolt/Screw | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | ||||
| Inner Tie Rod | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft | ||||
| Power Steering Hose/Pipe Fittings | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft | ||||
| Power Steering Gear Adjuster Plug Lock Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft | ||||
| Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Fittings | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft | ||||
| Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolts | 14 N.m | 124 lb ft | ||||
| Power Steering Gear Nuts - at Frame(1) | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft | ||||
| Power Steering Pump Bolts | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft | ||||
| Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft | ||||
| Tie Rod Ball Stud Nut(1) | 30 N.m + 120 degrees - 2 flats(2) | 22 lb ft + 120 degrees -2 flats(2) | ||||
| Tie Rod Jam Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft | ||||
If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.
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