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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSTEERINGSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
System Specifications
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION System Specifications
| Inner Tie Rod | 74 ft. lbs. |
| Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt | 35 ft. lbs. |
| Power Steering Cooler Pipe Bolt | 84 inch lbs. |
| Power Steering Cooler Retaining Nuts | 10 ft. lbs. |
| Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Fittings | 12.6 ft. lbs. |
| Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts | 59 ft. lbs. |
| Power Steering Gear Valve End Fittings | 20 ft. lbs. |
| Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve | 55 ft. lbs. |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts | 25 ft. lbs. |
| Rack Bearing Preload Lock Nut (Magnasteer(r)) | 50 ft. lbs. |
| Rack Bearing Preload Lock Nut (Quiet Valve) | 55 ft. lbs. |
| Tie Rod End Jam Nut | 52 ft. lbs. |
| Tie Rod End Nut | 22 ft. lbs. + 120 degrees Visually inspect to ensure that 2 1/2 - 4 1/2 threads are visible past the nylon washer. Note: The content of this article / image reflects the changes called out by TSB 05-02-32-003. |
| Automatic Transmission Control Lever Screw | 15 ft. lbs. |
| Linear Shift Assembly Screws | 31 inch lbs. |
| Steering Column Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt | 35 ft. lbs. |
| Steering Column Intermediate Steering Shaft Seal Bolts | 27 inch lbs. |
| Steering Column Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Pinch Bolt | 35 ft. lbs. |
| Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Screws | 31 inch lbs. |
| Steering Column Mounting Bolts (Tighten in Sequence) | 18 ft. lbs. |
| Steering Column Support Assembly Torx_ Head Screws | 13 ft. lbs. |
| Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Screws | 13 inch lbs. |
| Steering Wheel Shaft Nut | 33 ft. lbs. |
| Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Screws | 62 inch lbs. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.