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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Air Bag Module Front Retaining Bolt (Passenger) 12 (16)
Air Bag Module Rear Retaining Nut (Passenger) 12 (16)
Intermediate Shaft Clamp Bolt 18 (24)
Intermediate Shaft-To-"U" Joint Pinch Bolt 14 (19)
Steering Column Upper Mounting Bracket Bolt 7-10 (9-14)
Steering Column Mounting Nut 18 (24)
Steering Wheel Bolt 37 (50)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Air Bag Module Retaining Screw (Driver) 44 (5)