Section 1198 (Steering Wheel And Steering Column): Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Gear Pinch Bolt 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Steering Column Trim Cover Screws Lower 4 N.m 35 lb in
Column Support Bracket Nuts Upper (Tighten in Sequence) 24 N.m 17 lb ft
Column Support Bracket Nuts Lower (Tighten in Sequence) 24 N.m 17 lb ft
Lower Steering Coupling Shield Screw 3.5 N.m 31 lb in
Multifunction Switch Screws 7 N.m 62 lb in
Steering Column Support Screws 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Steering Wheel Set Nut 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Column Pinch Bolt 48 N.m 35 lb ft
Steering Column Trim Cover Screws Upper 1.4 N.m 12 lb in
Actuator Retaining Screws 9 N.m 80 lb in
Telescope Drive Bolt 7 N.m 62 lb in
Telescope Drive Bracket Screw 7 N.m 62 lb in
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