Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Adjuster Plug | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Adjuster Plug Locknut (Tighten) | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Adjuster Plug Locknut (Loosen) | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Air Cleaner Housing Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Alternator Adjusting Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Ball Joint Hex Nut | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Crossmember to Underbody Nut | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod Nuts | 54 N.m | 40 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod Hex Nut | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Pinion Locknut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Pinion Preload | 0.9-1.7 N.m | 8-15 lb in |
| Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Attaching Bolts | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Power Steering Line Fittings-Cylinder End | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Power Steering Line Fittings-Valve End | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Pressure Line Union Nut | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Pulley Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Retaining Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft to Knuckle Bolts | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Fitting Nuts | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Inlet Pipe Fittings | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Outlet Pipe Fittings | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Retaining Bracket Nuts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Tie Rod | 100 N.m | 75 lb ft |