Fastener Tightening Specifications
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Exhaust Manifold Pipe Heat Shield Bolts (L81) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Pipe-to-Exhaust Manifold Nuts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Pipe-to-Exhaust Pipe Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Frame Assembly-to-Body Bolts | 90 N.m + 45-60 degrees | 66 lb ft + 45-60 degrees |
| Inner Tie Rod-to-Steering Gear | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| O2 Sensor Clip-to-Underbody Attachment Nut | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| O2 Sensor on Exhaust Manifold Pipe (L81) | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Power Steering Fluid Reservoir-to-Radiator Support Attachment Fasteners | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Power Steering High Pressure Line-to-Pump (L61) | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering High Pressure Line-to-Pump (L81) | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering Lines-to-Steering Gear | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Pulley-to-Hub Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump-to-Bracket Bolts (L81) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump-to-Engine (L61) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Rear Transaxle Mount Through Bolt | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Rear Transaxle Mount-to-Frame Bolts | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Signal Switch Housing-to-Steering Column Screws | 1.5 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Stabilizer Bar Link-to-Strut | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Steering Column Trim Covers | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Steering Column-to-Instrument Panel (I/P) Support Beam Fasteners | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Adjuster Plug | 12 N.m | 9 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Heat Shield-to-Frame | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Steering Gear Pre-Load Adjuster Plug Lock Nut | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Steering Gear-to-Frame | 45 N.m + 90-105 degrees | 35 lb ft + 90-105 degrees |
| Steering Wheel Nut | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Suspension Support-to-Body Bolts | 90 N.m + 45-60 degrees | 66 lb ft + 45-60 degrees |
| Tie Rod End Linkage Installer | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Tie Rod End-to-Steering Knuckle Nut | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Wheel Bolts | ||
| Initial Torque | 63 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Final Torque | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |