Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Cooler Pipe Clip Bolts	10 N.m	89 lb in
Cooler Pipe Fittings	27 N.m	20 lb ft
Front Frame Bolt	155 N.m	114 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	20 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolts	14 N.m	124 lb in
Power Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjuster Lock Nut	68 N.m	50 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Valve End Fittings	19 N.m	124 lb in
Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Nut	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Power Steering Pump to Bracket Bolts (LY7)	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Power Steering Reservoir Bracket Bolts	6 N.m	5 lb ft
Power Steering Reservoir Mounting Stud Bolt	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Pressure Hose Fittings	27 N.m	20 lb ft
Pump Bolts (LA1)	34 N.m	25 lb ft
Pump Bolts (LY7)	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Rear Frame Bolt	240 N.m	177 lb ft
Steering Gear Bolt (at Frame)	80 N.m	59 lb ft
Steering Gear Nut (at Frame) *	80 N.m	59 lb ft
Tie Rod Ball Stud Nut *	30 N.m + 120 degrees (2 flats) ¹	22 lb ft + 120 degrees (2 flats) 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. ¹ Ensure that 2.5-4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod ball stud nut nylon.