Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. 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 |
| Power Steering Cooler Hose Fitting | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering Cooler Hose Retaining Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt (LY7) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt (LY7) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt (L26,LS4) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt (LY7) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump O-ring Union Fitting | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Quick Connect Fitting (LY7) | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Return Hose Fitting (L26) | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering Return Hose Bolt (LS4) | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Nut | 30 N.m plus 120 degrees | 22 lb ft plus 120 degrees |
| Remote Power Steering Reservoir Bolt (LS4) | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Adjuster Plug Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Bolt | 60 N.m plus 180 degrees | 42 N.m plus 180 degrees |
| Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Fitting (at the steering gear valve end) | 17 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Fitting (not at the steering gear valve end) | 27 N.m | 20 lb in |