Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Motor to Steering Column Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolt | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Hydraulic Power Steering (HPS) Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolt | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Inner Tie Rod | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Intermediate Steering Shaft to Steering Gear Pinch Bolt | 49 N.m | 36 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod Castle Nut | ||
|
25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
|
+ 90° | |
| Power Steering Flow Control Valve Fitting | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Adjuster Plug Lock Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Nuts | 31 N.m | 23 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Retaining Plate Bolt | 15 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe-to-Power Steering Pump Fitting | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet/Outlet Pipe Clip to Generator Stud Retaining Nut | 5 N.m | 45 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet/Outlet Pipe Retaining Bolt | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Transaxle Bracket to Cradle/Frame Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Transaxle Mount Through Bolt (4T45-E) | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Transaxle Mount Through Bolt (4T65-E) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Transaxle Mount to Transaxle Bolt (4T45-E) | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Transaxle Mount to Transaxle Bolt (4T65-E) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |