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Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Adjuster Plug Lock Nut
Magnasteer 50 (68)
Quiet Valve 55 (75)
Crossmember Bolts
"J" & "Y" Bodies 81 (110)
Engine Frame-To-Body Bolts
"C", "E", "H", & "K" Bodies (2)141 (191)
"W" Body (1)133 (180)
Engine Mount Bolt ("F" Body) 37 (50)
Inner Tie Rod-To-Rack (2)74 (100)
Pinion & Valve Assembly Lock Nut 26 (35)
Pressure Line Fitting (Hydraulic Union) 20 (27)
Pump Mounting Bolts
"C" & "H" Bodies 20 (27)
"E" Body 35 (47)
"F" Body 23 (31)
"G", "N" & "W" Bodies 25 (34)
"H" Body 20 (27)
"J" Body
2.2 L 22 (30)
2.4 L 19 (26)
"K" Body
2000 24 (33)
2001 37 (50)
"Y" Body 18 (25)
Rack & Pinion Mounting Bolt/Nuts
"C" Body (2)48 (65)
"E" Body (2)50 (68)
"F" Body (2)63 (85)
"G", "H" & "K" Bodies (2)70 (95)
"J" Body (2)89 (120)
"N" Body (2)81 (110)
"W" Body (2)59 (80)
"Y" Body (2)74 (100)
Steering Return Line Fitting 20 (27)
Steering Shaft Lower Coupling Pinch Bolt
"H" & "K" Bodies 33 (45)
"J" Body 30 (40)
"N" Body 15 (20)
All Others 35 (47)
Tie Rod Adjusting Hex Lock Nut
"C", "G", & "J" Bodies 55 (75)
"Y" Body 44 (60)
All Others 50 (68)
Tie Rod End Castle Nut (3)(4)(5)
Transmission Mounting Nut ("F" Body) 37 (50)
Wheel Lug Nuts 100 (136)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Cooler Pipe Retaining Bolts 86 (9.5)
(1) Install NEW bolts whenever bolts are loosened or removed.
(2) Apply Loctite (GM 1052624) to bolt threads. Tighten bolts in sequence. See Figure.
(3) To align cotter pin holes, tighten nut a minimum of 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m) and a maximum of 52 ft. lbs. (71 N.m). DO NOT back off nut to align cotter pin holes.
(4) On "W" body, tighten to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m), then an additional 115 degrees.
(5) On "N" body, tighten to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m), then an additional 180 degrees.