Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Power Steering Fluid Cooler Hose Bracket Bolt	9 N.m	80 lb in
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Bolt (LFX)	9 N.m	80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt	9 N.m	80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting	34 N.m	25 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket Bolt	9 N.m	80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Fitting	34 N.m	25 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Auxiliary Bracket Bolt (LFX)	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt (LFX)	58 N.m	43 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt (L99, LS3)	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolt (LFX)	22 N.m	16 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolt (L99, LS3)	25 N.m	18 lb ft
Steering Gear Bolt (1)
First Pass	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Second Pass	120°
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod (L99, LFX, LS3, N41)	89 N.m	66 lb ft
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod (LSA, NV9)	106-126 N.m	79-93 lb ft
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (L99, LFX, LS3, N41)	75 N.m	55 lb ft
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut (LSA, NV9)	55-70 N.m	41-52 lb ft
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut
First Pass	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Second Pass	120°
1. Use 2 NEW steering gear bolts on the bushing side of the steering gear nearest the power steering gear motor on the right side of the drivetrain and front suspension frame assembly. Only for vehicles with LSA and NV9.