Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Inner Tie Rod | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod End Jam Nut | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod End Nut * | 30 N.m + 120° | 22 lb ft + 120° |
| Power Steering Cooler Retaining Nuts | 14 N.m | 124 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Fittings | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts | 88 N.m | 65 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pipe Fittings | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pressure Hose Bracket Bolt (V6) | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pressure Hose Bracket Bolt (V8) | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pressure Hose Clip Nut (V6) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts (V6) | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts (V8) | 25 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Power Steering Remote Reservoir Bolt (V8) | 25 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Rack Bearing Preload Lock Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Reservoir Inlet Hose Clip Bolt (V6) | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft |
| Reservoir Inlet Pipe Bolt (V8) | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| * Visually inspect to ensure that 21/2 - 41/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer. | ||