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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)
Outer Tie Rod End Nut* 30 Nm +120 degrees (22 lb ft + 120 degrees)
Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Fittings 17 Nm (13 lb ft)
Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts 60 Nm + 180 degrees (42 lb ft + 180 degrees)
Power Steering Pipe Fittings 27 Nm (20 lb ft)
Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Union Fitting 75 Nm (55 lb ft)
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft)
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.