TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
(Torque in Ib. ft. unless otherwise shown)
APPUCATION
TORQUE
Nut, Steering Knuckle to Tie Rod
Pontiac
(85 lb.
A. max. to insert cotter pin)
50*
Tempest, Grand Prix and Firebird
(50
lb. A. max. to insert cotter pin).
. . . .
35*
Nut, Pitman Shaft to Pitman Arm.
. .
.
. . .
.
. . .
140
Nut, Pitman Arm to Intermediate Rod
Tempest and Grand Prix
(45
lb. h. max. to insert cotter pin).
.
. . .
35*
Pontiac and Firebird
(55
lb. ft. max. to insert cotter pin).
. .
.
.
45*
Nut, Intermediate Rod to Tie Rod
Tempest and Grand Prix
(55
lb. ft. max. to insert cotter pin).
. . . .
40*
Pontiac and Firebird
(85
lb. ft. max. to insert cotter pin).
.
. . .
60*
Nut, Idler Arm to Intermediate Rod
(45
lb. ft. max. to insert cotter pin).
. . . . . .
35*
Nut, Tie Rod Clamp.
. . .
.
.
.
. .
.
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Nut, Idler Arm Support to Frame..
. . . . . .
.
.
.
.
35
Nut, Steering Wheel to Steering Shaft.
. . . . . . .
30
Nut, Steering Column Mounting Bracket
to Instrument Panel.
. . . . . . . . .
.
. .
. .
.
. . . .
20
APPLICATION
TORQUE
Bolt, Mounting Bracket to Steering Column.
. .
15
Bolt or Nut, Flexible Coupling Clamping to
Steering Shaft.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
. .
. . . . .
. . .
30
Bolt, Steering Gear to Frame.
.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70
Screw, Toe Cover Plate to Dash Panel..
. . . . . .
401b. 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
FOWER STEERINQ 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
.
morr:
~ m n
nut in
t i g h t e m
dircctlon only
to
r l f v dot
with
bole to lnsert
cotter
pin. Do'not
back
off
nat.