Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LeSabre. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Adjuster Plug Lock Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Cylinder End Fittings | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Inner Tie Rod to Gear | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Intermediate Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt | 47 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod End to Knuckle Nut | ||
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
|
+180 degrees | |
| Power Steering Flow Control Valve | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Heat Shield | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Hose Fittings | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Mounting Bolts | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Valve End Fittings | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |