Power Rack & Pinion Steering System: Specifications: Notes

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Cooler Pipe Clip Bolts

10 N.m

89 lb in

Cooler Pipe Fittings

27 N.m

20 lb ft

Inner Tie Rod

100 N.m

74 lb ft

Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt

45 N.m

33 lb ft

Pinion Lock Nut

30 N.m

22 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Cylinder End Fittings

27 N.m

Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolts

14 N.m

10 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjuster Lock Nut

68 N.m

50 lb ft

Power Steering Gear Valve End Fittings

16.9 N.m

12.6 lb ft

Pressure Hose Fittings

27 N.m

20 lb ft

Pump Bolts

34 N.m

25 lb ft

Steering Gear Bolt (at Frame)

30 N.m

59 lb ft

Steering Gear Nut (at Frame) *

80 N.m

59 lb ft

Tie Rod Ball Stud Nut⁽¹⁾

30 N.m + 120 degrees (2 flats) ⁽²⁾

22 lb ft + 120 degrees (2 flats) ⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾	This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value.
If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

⁽²⁾	Ensure that 2.5-4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod ball stud nut nylon.