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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Screws 7 N.m 62 lb in
Ignition Switch Screws 4.7 N.m 42 lb in
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Column Pinch Bolts 48 N.m 35 lb ft
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Gear Pinch Bolts 48 N.m 35 lb ft
Intermediate Shaft Seal Bolts 3 N.m 27 lb in
Linear Shift Assembly to Steering Column Mounting Screws 10 N.m 89 lb in
Shift Lever Screw 1.5 N.m 13 lb ft
Steering Column Anchor Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Steering Column Lower Bolts 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Steering Column Support TORX® Screws 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Steering Column Trim Cover Screws Lower 3.5 N.m 31 lb in
Steering Column Trim Cover Screws Upper 1.5 N.m 13 lb in
Steering Column Upper Nuts 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Steering Wheel Nut* 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Screws Side 7 N.m 62 lb in
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Screws Top 3 N.m 27 lb in
* This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
  • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
  • The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

    Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value.


If the fastener does not meet these criterias, REPLACE the fastener.