Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 1236

STEERING 9-83
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque in Ib
.
f t
.
unless otherwise specified
APPLICATION TORQUE
Nut. Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle
B Series
(70 lb
.
ft
.
max
.
to insert cotter pin)
..................
30*
Except B Series
(50 lb
.
ft
.
max
.
to insert cotter pin)
..................
30*
Nut. Pitman Shaft to Pitman Arm
Except X Series
................................................
185
X
Series
............................................................
140
Nut. Pitman Arm to Intermediate Rod
B & F Series
(55 lb
.
ft
.
max
.
to insert cotter pin)
..................
40*
A & G Series
(45 lb
.
ft
.
max
.
to insert cotter pin)
..................
30*
X
Series
(Then tighten to next slot for cotter pin insertion)
45*
Nut. to Tie Rod Intermediate Rod
B & F Series
(85 lb
.
ft
.
max
.
to insert cotter pin)
..................
50*
A & G Series
(55 lb
.
ft
.
max
.
to insert cotter pin)
..................
30*
X Series
(50 lb
.
ft
.
max
.
to insert cotter pin)
..................
30*
Nut. Idler Arm to Intermediate Rod
B
&
F Series
(50 lb
.
ft
.
max
.
to insert cotter pin)
..................
35*
A
&
G Series
(45 lb
.
ft
.
max
.
to insert cotter pin)
..................
30*
X Series
(Then tighten to next slot for cotter pin insertion)
45*
Nut. Tie Rod Adjuster Sleeve Clamp
Except X Series
......................................................
20
APPLICATION TORQUE
X Series
..................................................................
12
..........................
Nut. Idler Arm Support to Frame 40
....................
Nut. Steering Wheel to Steering Shaft 30
Nut. Steering Column Mounting Bracket
to Instrument Panel
..............................................
20
Nut. Universal Joint (Pot Joint) Clamping
Bolt to Steering Shaft
............................................
50
..........
Bolt. Mounting Bracket to Steering Column
15
Bolt or Nut. Flexible Coupling Clamping to
Steering Gear Stub Shaft
......................................
35
Bolt. Steering Gear to Frame
..................................
70
Screw. Toe Cover Plate to Dash
.
Panel
........................................................
40 (lb in.)
Nut. Adjuster Plug Lock Nut
..................................
85
Nut. Pitman Shaft Adjusting Screw Lock
Nut (Manual Gear)
................................................
23
..........
Bolt. Side Cover to Housing (Manual Gear) 35
POWER STEERING ONLY:
Nut. Hose Connector to Pump or Gear
..................
25
Union. Pressure Hose Connector to Pump
..............
35
..............................................
Stud. Pump Mounting 35
Bolt. Pump Mounting Bracket to Engine
................
30
Bolt or Nut. Mounting Bracket to Pump
or Bracket
..............................................................
30
Nut. Pump Pulley to Shaft
......................................
60
....................................
Bolt. Side Cover to Housing 30
Nut. Pitman Shaft Adjusting Screw Lock Nut
........
32