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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (at steering gear) 48 N.m 35 lb ft
Power Steering High Pressure Hose Fitting 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Cooler Pipe Fitting 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolt 90 N.m 66 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Mounting Nut 90 N.m 66 lb ft
Power Steering High Pressure Hose Bracket Bolt 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Power Steering High Pressure Hose Fitting (at power steering pump) 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering High Pressure Hose Fitting (at steering gear) 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting Nut (at power steering pump) 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting Nut (at steering gear) 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Power Steering Return Hose Bolt 55 N.m 41 lb ft
Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Nut * 30 N.m + 120° 22 lb ft + 120°
Remote Power Steering Reservoir Bolt 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Nut 32 N.m 24 lb ft
Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Retaining Plate Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Steering Gear Inner Tie Rod 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjuster Plug Lock Nut 68 N.m 50 lb ft
* Visually inspect to ensure that 21/2 - 41/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer.