Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Pitman Arm Nut (at the Relay Rod) | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm Nut (at the Steering Gear) | 250 N.m | 184 lb ft |
| Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose Fitting | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering Fluid Cooler Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Stud | 58 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Clip Bolt (6.6 L) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose (6.6L) | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt (4.3L) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Nut | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Fitting | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Front Bracket Bolt (6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Bolt (6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Nut (4.3L) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Bolt (Non-Rack and Pinion) | 150 N.m | 110 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Bolt (Rack and Pinion Left Side) | 200 N.m | 148 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Bolt (Rack and Pinion Right Side) | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Fitting | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Bolt | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Lash Adjuster Lock Nut | 49 N.m | 36 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Rack Bearing Adjuster Plug Lock Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Stub Shaft Housing Bolt | 62 N.m | 46 lb ft |