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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Adjusting Screw Lock Nut
Prizm 73-94 (99-127)
Spectrum 49 (66)
Adjusting Screw Cap (Metro) (1)
Flexible Coupling Clamp Bolt
Prizm 22-28 (30-38)
Spectrum 19 (26)
Pinion Bearing Plug (Metro) 58-80 (80-110)
Rack Guide Screw Lock Nut (Prizm) 44-57 (59-77)
Rack End-to-Rack (Prizm) 51-72 (69-98)
Rack Housing Bracket-to-Body Bolt (Prizm) 22-32 (30-44)
Steering Gear Bracket Bolt
Spectrum 30 (41)
Metro 14-22 (20-30)
Tie Rod-to-Rack End Clamp (Prizm) 11-14 (15-19)
Tie Rod End Castle Nut
Spectrum 29 (39)
Metro 22-40 (30-54)
Tie Rod End Lock Nut
Metro 25-40 (35-54)
Prizm 37-50 (50-68)
Spectrum 40 (54)
Tie Rod-to-Rack
Spectrum 65 (88)
Metro 52-72 (70-100)
"U" Joint Clamp Bolt (Metro) 22-40 (30-54)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Pinion Shaft Starting Torque
Spectrum 5-11 (.6-1.3)
Metro 7-11 (.8-1.3)
(1) Tighten adjusting screw cap until bottomed.