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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Exhaust Manifold Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts 22 (30)
Exhaust Manifold Pipe-To-Exhaust Pipe Bolts 15 (20)
Frame Assembly-To-Body Bolts
Step 1 66 (90)
Step 2 Tighten an additional 45-60 degrees
Inner Tie Rod-To-Gear Rack 70 (95)
Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Gear Pinch Bolt 22 (30)
O2 Sensor-To-Exhaust Manifold Pipe (L81) 33 (45)
Pressure & Return Hose Fittings 20 (27)
Pump Pulley-To-Hub Bolt 15 (20)
Pump-To-Bracket Bolts (L81) 15 (20)
Pump-To-Cylinder Head Nuts & Bolts (L61) 18 (25)
Rear Transaxle Mount Through-Bolt 66 (90)
Rear Transaxle Mount-To-Frame Bolts 44 (60)
Stabilizer Bar Link-To-Strut 48 (65)
Steering Gear Adjuster Plug 9 (12)
Steering Gear Adjuster Plug Lock Nut 52 (70)
Steering Gear-To-Frame Nuts & Bolts
Step 1 33 (45)
Step 2 Tighten an additional 45-60 degrees
Suspension Support-To-Body Bolts
Step 1 66 (90)
Step 2 Tighten an additional 45-60 degrees
Tie Rod Linkage Installer 33 (45)
Tie Rod-To-Knuckle Nut 44 (60)
Wheel Lug Nuts (1) 92 (125)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Heat Shield-To-Exhaust Manifold Pipe Bolts (L81) 71 (8)
O2 Sensor Clip-To-Underbody Nut (L61) 35 (4)
Steering Gear Heat Shield-To-Frame Nuts & Bolts (L61) 35 (4)
(1) Install nuts finger tight. Tighten nuts to 46 ft. lbs.(63 N.m) in star pattern. Tighten nuts to final torque of 92 ft. lbs. (125 N.m) in star pattern.