Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Adjuster Plug Lock Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Crossmember Mounting Nuts | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Cylinder Line End Fittings | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Cylinder Line Valve End Fittings | 17 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Inner Tie Rod | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod End Stud Nut to Knuckle (First Pass) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod End Stud Nut to Knuckle (Second Pass) | 160 degrees | |
| Outer Tie Rod End Stud Nut to Knuckle (Final Pass) | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Power Steering Hose Fittings | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolt Nuts to Crossmember | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Reservoir Bracket Bolts to Engine | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Return Hose Mounting Bolts | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |