Steering: Specifications

This article has been updated by TSB # 06-02-32-011 dated 9/28/2006.

Inner Tie Rod 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
O-Ring Union Fitting 75 Nm (55 lb ft)
Outer Tie Rod End Nut* 30 Nm plus 120 degrees (22 lb ft plus 120 degrees)
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Mounting Bolt 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Fittings 17 Nm (13 lb ft)
Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts 60 Nm plus 180 degrees (42 lb ft plus 180 degrees)
Power Steering Pipe Fittings - 3.8L 27 Nm (20 lb ft)
Power Steering Pipes at Steering Gear - 3.6L 27 Nm (20 lb ft)
Power Steering Pressure Hose Retainer Bolt - 3.6L 9 Nm (80 lb in)
Power Steering Pressure Hose to Pump - 3.6L 40 Nm (30 lb ft)
Power Steering Pressure Hose to Pump - 3.8L 27 Nm (20 lb ft)
Power Steering Pummp Bracket to Engine Mounting Nolts - 3.6L 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Union Fitting 75 Nm (55 lb ft)
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts - 3.8L 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Power Steering Pump to Bracket Mounting Bolts - 3.6L 22 Nm (16 lb ft)
Power Steering Remote Resovoir Bracket Bolts, Lower M8 - 3.6L 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
Power Steering Remote Resovoir Bracket Bolts, Upper M6 - 3.6L 9 Nm (80 lb in)
Power Steering Remote Resovoir to Resovior Bracket Screws - 3.6L 6 Nm (53 lb in)
Rack Bearing Preload Lock Nut 68 Nm (50 lb ft)
Tie Rod End Jam Nut 70 Nm (52 lb ft)


* Visually inspect to ensure that 2 1/2 - 4 1/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer.