Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Torque Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Adjuster Lock Nut | 49 N.m | 36 lb ft |
| Adjuster Nut Assembly | 28 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Ball Guide Screws | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Coupler Shield Retainer and Lock Nut | 109 N.m | 80 lb ft |
| Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolts to the Frame | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to the Relay Rod Nut | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm Nut to the Steering Gear | 250 N.m | 184 lb ft |
| Pitman Shaft Cover Bolts (670 Gear) | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Pitman Shaft Cover Bolts (700 Gear) | 60 N.m | 45 lb ft |
| Power Steering Cooler Mounting Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear To Frame Bolts (Non-Rack and Pinion) | 150 N.m | 110 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Filler Neck Retaining Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Front Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Mounting Bolt to the Engine | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Mounting Nuts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Stud | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft |
| Power Steering Rear Fitting Assembly | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Power Steering Hose Fitting Connections | 28 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Rack Piston Plug | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Side Cover Bolts to the Steering Gear | 60 N.m | 45 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Side Cover Bolts | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Stub Shaft Housing Bolts | 63 N.m | 46 lb ft |