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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Shift Lever Screw 20 N.m 27 lb ft
Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Screws 4.7 N.m 42 lb in
Intermediate Shaft to The Steering Column Pinch Bolts 48 N.m 35 lb ft
Intermediate Shaft Seal Bolts 3 N.m 27 lb in
Linear Shift Assembly to Steering Column Mounting Screws 10 N.m 89 lb in
Steering Column Trim Cover Screws Lower 3.5 N.m 31 lb in
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 Multifunction Switch Screws Side 7 N.m 62 lb in
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Screws Top 3 N.m 30 lb in
Steering Column Trim Cover Screws Upper 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.