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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt at the Steering Gear 48 N.m 35 lb ft
Power Steering Cooler Pipe Fitting 34 N.m 25 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 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolt 25 N.m 18 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 *
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
120 degrees
Remote Power Steering Reservoir Bolt 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Nut 34 N.m 25 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 Pinion Lock Nut 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjuster Plug Lock Nut 68 N.m 50 lb ft
* Visually inspect the outer tie rod stud. Ensure that 21/2 - 41/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer.