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Steering Knuckle Nuts - Revised Torque Specification

FILE IN SECTION: 3 - Steering/Suspension

BULLETIN NO.: 53-33-02A

DATE: June, 1995

SUBJECT:
Section 3C - Revised Torque Specification for Steering Knuckle Nuts (Upper and Lower)

MODELS:
1993-95 Buick Roadmaster
1993-95 Cadillac Fleetwood
1993-95 Chevrolet Caprice
1994-95 Chevrolet Impala SS




The torque specification for upper and lower steering knuckle nuts should be as follows:

Tighten
^ Steering knuckle nut (upper) (1) to 83 Nm (61 lb.ft.), additional tightening may be required to insert cotter pin (3). Do not exceed 60° additional tightening.

^ Steering knuckle nut (lower) (2) to 112 Nm (63 lb.ft.), additional tightening may be required to insert cotter pin (3). Do not exceed 60° additional tightening.