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Torque Specifications

POWER STEERING PUMP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Bracket-To-Engine Bolts 30-45 (41-61)
EVO Actuator Fitting 25-34 (34-46)
Outlet Fitting 25-34 (34-46)
Pivot Bolt 30-45 (41-61)
Pressure Hose Nut-To-Pump 10-15 (14-20)
Pump-To-Bracket 30-45 (41-61)
Quick Connect Fitting 20-25 (27-34)
RACK & PINION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
External Transfer Tubes 22-28 (30-38)
Gear-To-Crossmember Mounting Bolt Nut 175-230 (237-312)
Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Column 15-25 (20-33)
Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Gear Bolt 30-38 (41-51)
Pinion Bearing Cap 40-60 (55-81)
Pinion Bearing Lock Nut 30-40 (40-55)
Pressure Line Fitting (At Gear) 15-25 (20-33)
Pressure Line Fitting (At Pump) 10-15 (14-20)
Pressure Line Fittings At Power Cylinder 22-28 (30-38)
Return Line Fitting (At Gear) 15-25 (20-33)
Steering Flex Coupling Bolt 20-30 (28-40)
Tie Rod Ball Socket Assembly-To-Rack 55-65 (75-88)
Tie Rod End-To-Spindle Arm Nut 35-47 (48-63)
Tie Rod End-To-Tie Rod Jam Nut 35-50 (48-68)
Yoke Plug Lock Nut 44-66 (60-90)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Boot Clamp Screw 20-30 (2.2-3.4)
Weather Boot-To-Dash Panel 48-60 (5.5-6.7)
Yoke Plug 45-50 (5.1-5.7)