Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specification

Application Specification
Metric English
Adjuster Tube Clamp Bolts 21 N.m 16 lb ft
Front Differential Carrier Shield Bolts 25 N.m 19 lb ft
Idler Arm Mounting Bolts and Nuts 108 N.m 79 lb ft
Idler Arm to Relay Rod Nut (RWD) 47 N.m 35 lb ft
Idler Arm to Relay Rod Nut (4WD) 82 N.m 60 lb ft
Inner Tie Rod to Relay Rod Nut 47 N.m 35 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Nut 53 N.m 39 lb ft
Pitman Arm to Relay Rod Nut (RWD) 48 N.m 36 lb ft
Pitman Arm to Relay Rod Nut (4WD) 83 N.m 61 lb ft
Pitman Arm to Steering Gear Nut 250 N.m 185 lb ft
Steering Linkage Shield Bolts 32 N.m 24 lb ft
Steering Shock Absorber to Front Crossmember Bracket Bolt (4WD) 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Steering Shock Absorber to Relay Rod Nut (4WD) 63 N.m 46 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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