Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (at steering gear) | 48 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Power Steering Cooler Pipe Fitting | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolt | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Mounting Nut | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Power Steering High Pressure Hose Bracket Bolt | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Power Steering High Pressure Hose Fitting | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering High Pressure Hose Fitting (at power steering pump) | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering High Pressure Hose Fitting (at steering gear) | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting Nut (at power steering pump) | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting Nut (at steering gear) | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Power Steering Return Hose Bolt | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Nut * | 30 N.m + 120° | 22 lb ft + 120° |
| Remote Power Steering Reservoir Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Nut | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Retaining Plate Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Steering Gear Inner Tie Rod | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjuster Plug Lock Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| * Visually inspect to ensure that 21/2 - 41/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer. | ||