Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Inner Tie Rod | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod End Nut * | 30 N.m + 120° | 22 lb ft + 120° |
| Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Fittings | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pipe Fittings | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Union Fitting | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Rack Bearing Preload Lock Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Remote Reservoir Mounting Bolts (5.3L V8) | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Tie Rod End Jam Nut | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| * Visually inspect to ensure that 21/2 - 41/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer. | ||