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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS: STEERING RACK (RWD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attachs the steering gear assembly to the intermediate shaft assembly 18 N.m (13.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the front support beam to the vehicle 48 N.m (35.4 lbs-ft) 
  • External Torx E14
  • 3 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse  
LH and RH bolts (x2) that attach the cooling fan module assembly to the front support beam 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • 8 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Universal Joint 1/4in
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse  
Inner bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe 75 N.m (53.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 18 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Universal Joint 3/8in
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse  
Outer Bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe 47 N.m (34.7 lbs-ft)  15 mm socket
Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
6 in extension
Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse