Torque Specifications (Steering Gear)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (STEERING GEAR)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusting Screw Lock Nut | 29-43 (39-58) | |
| End Cover | 43-54 (58-73) | |
| Fluid Line Fittings | ||
| Except Pathfinder/QX4 & Altima | 14-20 (20-26) | |
| Pathfinder/QX4 & Altima | 7-12 (10-16) | |
| Lower Joint-To-Pinion Shaft Bolt | 17-22 (23-30) | |
| Rear Housing Cover Bolt | ||
| Except Pathfinder/QX4 | 12-15 (16-20) | |
| Pathfinder/QX4 | 14-22 (20-29) | |
| Steering Gear Mounting Bracket Bolt | ||
| Altima, Maxima, Quest, Sentra & 200SX | 54-72 (73-98) | |
| Pathfinder/QX4 | 87-101 (118-137) | |
| 240SX | 65-80 (88-108) | |
| Tie Rod Inner Socket | ||
| Pathfinder/QX4 | 87-108 (118-147) | |
| Quest, Sentra & 200SX | 51-65 (68-88) | |
| All Others | 58-72 (79-98) | |
| Tie Rod Lock Nut | ||
| Maxima | 58-72 (79-98) | |
| Altima | 27-34 (37-46) | |
| Pathfinder/QX4 & 240SX | 58-72 (78-98) | |
| Quest | 30-60 (41-81) | |
| Sentra & 200SX | 27-34 (37-46) | |
| Flare Nut (All Models) | ||
| Low-Pressure Side | 20-29 (27-39) | |
| High-Pressure Side | 11-18 (15-25) | |
| Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle Nut | ||
| Except 240SX | 22-29 (30-39) | |
| 240SX | 22-36 (30-49) | |