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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Power Steering System 
Power steering pump bolts 25 18 -
Pressure line fitting-to-pump 33 24 -
A/C compressor bolts 25 18 -
Radiator tube-to-engine bolts 10 - 89
Power steering reservoir top bolt 4 - 35
Power steering reservoir side bolt 10 7 -
Steering gear-to-crossmember nuts and bolts 103 76 -
Steering line clamp plate-to-steering gear bolt 15 11 -
Spindle tie-rod-to-rack gear 100 74 -
Tie-rod end-to-knuckle nut 80 59 -
Fluid cooler-to-radiator bolts 10 - 89
Power steering pressure hose bracket-to-frame bolt 10 - 89
Variable assist power steering (VAPS) actuator-to-gear bolts 3 - 27
Steering Column 
Steering column mounting nuts 18 13 -
Steering column release motor assembly mounting screws 4 - 35
Steering column-to-intermediate shaft bolt 30 22 -
Intermediate shaft slider bolt 35 26 -
Intermediate shaft-to-steering gear bolt 35 26 -
Steering wheel bolt 38 38 -
Dash plate nuts 9 - 80
Rotation sensor screws 0.9 - 8