Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusting Plug Lock Nut | 50 (68) | |||
| Cylinder Line Fittings | ||||
| At Cylinder Tube | 20 (27) | |||
| At Pinion Valve Housing | 13 (17) | |||
| Inner Tie Rod-To-Rack Bolt | 74 (100) | |||
| Pinion Shaft Lower Lock Nut | 22 (30) | |||
| Pump Discharge Fitting | 55 (75) | |||
| Pump Mounting Bolt | 25 (34) | |||
| Pump-To-Bracket Mounting Bolt (3.4L) | 25 (34) | |||
| Steering Gear Mounting Bolt | 81 (110) | |||
| Steering Gear Mounting Bracket Studs | (1) 15 (20) | |||
| Steering Shaft Coupling Pinch Bolt | 15 (20) | |||
| Tie Rod Nut | ||||
| Step 1 | 15 (20) | |||
| Step 2 | Additional 180 Degrees | |||
| Tie Rod Jam Nut | 55 (75) | |||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||||
| Pinion Shaft Preload | 16 (1.8) | |||
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