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System Specifications

Inner Tie Rod 74 ft. lbs.
Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt 35 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Cooler Pipe Bolt 84 inch lbs.
Power Steering Cooler Retaining Nuts 10 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Fittings 12.6 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts 59 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Gear Valve End Fittings 20 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve 55 ft. lbs.
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts 25 ft. lbs.
Rack Bearing Preload Lock Nut (Magnasteer(r)) 50 ft. lbs.
Rack Bearing Preload Lock Nut (Quiet Valve) 55 ft. lbs.
Tie Rod End Jam Nut 52 ft. lbs.
Tie Rod End Nut 22 ft. lbs. + 120 degrees
Visually inspect to ensure that 2 1/2 - 4 1/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer. Note: The content of this article / image reflects the changes called out by TSB 05-02-32-003.
Automatic Transmission Control Lever Screw 15 ft. lbs.
Linear Shift Assembly Screws 31 inch lbs.
Steering Column Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt 35 ft. lbs.
Steering Column Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal Bolts 27 inch lbs.
Steering Column Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Pinch Bolt 35 ft. lbs.
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Screws 31 inch lbs.
Steering Column Mounting Bolts (Tighten in Sequence) 18 ft. lbs.
Steering Column Support Assembly Torx_ Head Screws 13 ft. lbs.
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Screws 13 inch lbs.
Steering Wheel Shaft Nut 33 ft. lbs.
Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Screws 62 inch lbs.