Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Frame to Body Bolts | ||
|
90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
|
+45-90° | |
| Inner Tie Rod | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Intermediate Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod Torque Prevailing Nut | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Oxygen Sensor Clamp to Underbody Nut | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Power Steering Hose Clamps | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Power Steering Hose to Cylinder Head Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Power Steering Hose/Pipe Fitting | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering Hose to Transaxle Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Power Steering Pump to Bracket Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump to Cylinder Head Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Pulley bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Remote Reservoir to Radiator Support Bolts | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Steering Gear to Frame Bolts | ||
|
45 N.m | 35 lb ft |
|
+90-105° | |
| Steering Gear Shield Bolts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Suspension Support Bolts | ||
|
90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
|
+45-90° | |
| Transmission Mount to Frame Bolt | 26 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Transmission Mount to Frame Bolt, Rear | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Transmission Mount Through Bolt | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |