Section 782 (Steering Wheel & Steering Column): Specifications

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Screw

20 N.m

27 lb ft

Electronic Lock Module Assembly Screws

4.7 N.m

42 lb in

Hexagon Flange Head Bolt

18 N.m

14 lb ft

Intermediate Shaft Bolts

48 N.m

35 lb ft

Intermediate Shaft Seal Bolts

3 N.m

27 lb in

Linear Shift Assembly Screws

10 N.m

89 lb in

Lower Steering Column Trim Cover Screws

3.5 N.m

31 lb in

Pan Head Tapping Srcews

1.5 N.m

13 lb in

Park Lock Cable Assembly Screws

6.5 N.m

58 lb ft

Steering Column Anchor Nut

10 N.m

14 lb ft

Steering Column Bolts

24 N.m

18 lb ft

Steering Column Nuts

24 N.m

18 lb ft

Steering Wheel Nut ⁽¹⁾

45 N.m

33 lb ft

Torx Head Screws

17 N.m

13 lb ft

Turn Signal and Multifunction Lever Bolts/Screws

7 N.m

62 lb in

Upper Steering Column Trim Cover Screws

1.5 N.m

13 lb in

⁽¹⁾	This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating. Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing toque value.

If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.