Fastener Tightening Specifications
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS CHART
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Power steering gear box and linkage | ||
| Cylinder clamp assembly nut, gear box assembly bolt | 70 ± 10 N.m (52 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| End plug | 59 ± 10 N.m (44 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Feed tube flare nut | 15 ± 3 N.m (11 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Pinion and valve assembly jam nut | 25 ± 4 N.m (18 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Rack support cover | 23 ± 2 N.m (17 ± 1 ft-lb) | |
| Rack support cover jam nut | 59 ± 10 N.m (44 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Return hose flare nut, pressure tube flare nut | 15 ± 3 N.m (11 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Tie rod | 88 ± 10 N.m (65 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Tie rod end nut | 40 ± 5 N.m (29 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Valve housing bolt | 22 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Power steering hose <2.0L ENGINE> | ||
| Crossmember mounting bolt | 49 ± 10 N.m (36 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Crossmember mounting nut | 167 ± 9 N.m (123 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Crossmember and lower arm connecting bolt | 167 ± 9 N.m (123 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Oil pump eye bolt | 57 ± 7 N.m (42 ± 5 ft-lb) | |
| Oil reservoir, pressure hose, pressure tube, return tube, cooler tube bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (102 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| Pressure tube flare nut | 15 ± 3 N.m (11 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Power steering hose <2.4L ENGINE> | ||
| Oil pump eye bolt | 57 ± 7 N.m (42 ± 5 ft-lb) | |
| Oil reservoir bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (102 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| Pressure hose eye bolt | 57 ± 7 N.m (42 ± 5 ft-lb) | |
| Pressure hose, pressure tube, return hose, return tube clamp bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (102 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| Power steering oil pump | ||
| Oil pump bolt | 2.0L ENGINE | 22 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| 2.4L ENGINE | 24 ± 4 N.m (18 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Oil pump bracket bolt | 2.0L ENGINE (M8) | 22 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| 2.0L ENGINE (M10) | 44 ± 10 N.m (33 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Oil pump bracket bolt | 2.4L ENGINE | 24 ± 2 N.m (18 ± 1 ft-lb) |
| Oil pump bracket nut | 2.4L ENGINE | 44 ± 10 N.m (33 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Plug assembly | 59 ± 9 N.m (43 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Power steering pump bracket stay bolt | 2.4L ENGINE | 49 ± 9 N.m (36 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Power steering pump bracket stay washer assembly bolt | 2.0L ENGINE | 49 ± 5 N.m (36 ± 4 ft-lb) |
| Pressure switch assembly | 2.0L ENGINE | 28 ± 2 N.m (20 ± 2 ft-lb) |
| 2.4L EMGINE | 30 ± 5 N.m (22 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Pump cover bolt | 28 ± 1 N.m (21 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Suction pipe bolt | 2.0L EMGINE | 9.9 ± 2.1 N.m (88 ± 18 in-lb) |
| 2.4L EMGINE | 12 ± 1 N.m (102 ± 13 in-lb) | |
| Power steering wheel and shaft | ||
| Steering shaft and gear box connecting bolt | 18 ± 2 N.m (13 ± 1 ft-lb) | |
| Steering column assembly bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (102 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| Steering cover assembly bolt | 5.0 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Hexagon socket head bolt | 50 ± 5 N.m (37 ± 4 ft-lb) | |