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Torque Specifications

STEERING GEAR TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Adjusting Screw Lock Nut (1)
Axxess, Maxima, Stanza, 240SX & 300ZX 29-43 (39-58)
End Cover
Axxess, Maxima, 240SX & 300ZX 43-54 (59-74)
Pulsar NX & Sentra 47-54 (64-73)
Stanza 43-54 (59-74)
Lower Joint-to-Pinion Bolt 17-22 (23-30)
Pinion Nut 14-19 (19-26)
Rear Housing Cover Bolt 12-15 (16-20)
Steering Gear Mount Bracket Bolt
Axxess, Maxima, Pulsar NX & Sentra 54-72 (73-98)
240SX & 300ZX 65-80 (88-108)
Tie Rod Inner Socket 58-72 (79-98)
Tie Rod Lock Nut
Axxess 2WD, Pulsar NX, Sentra, Stanza & 240SX 27-34 (37-46)
Axxess 4WD, Maxima & 300ZX 58-72 (78-98)
Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle Nut 22-29 (30-39)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Adjusting Screw Lock Nut (Pulsar NX & Sentra) 7-11 (10-15)
(1) For Pulsar NX & Sentra, see INCH Lbs.
POWER STEERING PUMP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Pulley Nut
Sentra 23-31 (31-42)
All Others 40-50 (54-68)
Rear Cover Bolt 23-31 (31-42)
Spool Connector
Axxess & Sentra 36-51 (49-69)
Maxima & Pulsar NX 51-58 (69-79)
Stanza, 240SX & 300ZX 51-58 (69-79)
Suction Pipe Bolt 10-13 (14-18)