Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Accessory Mounting Bracket Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Accessory Mounting Bracket Nuts 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Adjuster Lock Nut 49 N.m 36 lb ft
Bali Guide Screws 6 N.m 53 lb in
Battery Junction Block Retaining Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Connector Fitting Assembly 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Coupling Shield and Lock Nut 108 N.m 80 lb ft
Cylinder End Fitting 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Filler Neck Retaining Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Front Pump Mounting Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Gear To Frame Bolts (Non-Rack and Pinion) 150 N.m 110 lb ft
Gear To Frame Bolts (Rack and Pinion) 185 N.m 136 lb ft
Inner Tie Rod to Steering Gear 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Intermediate Shaft Coupling Pinch Bolt 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod to the Steering Knuckle 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Pitman Arm to Gear Nut 250 N.m 184 lb ft
Pitman Arm to Relay Rod Nut 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Pitman Shaft Cover Bolts 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Power Steering Cooler Mounting Bolts 5 N.m 44 lb in
Power steering Mounting Bolts (6.6L Diesel) 46 N.m 34 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Mounting Studs 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Pressure Hose Connection (At Gear) 28 N.m 20 lb ft
Pressure Hose Connection (At Pump) 28 N.m 20 lb ft
Rack and Pinion Ground Strap Retaining Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Rack and Pinion Adjuster Lock Nut 68 N.m 50 lb ft
Rack and Pinion Cylinder Fittings 28 N.m 20 lb ft
Rack and Pinion Hex Lock Nut 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Rack and Pinion Piston Plug 150 N.m 111 lb ft
Rear Pump Mounting Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Side Cover Bolts 60 N.m 45 lb ft
Stub Shaft Housing Bolts 55 N.m 45 lb ft
Thrust Bearing Adjuster Nut 31 N.m 23 lb ft
Tie Rod Jam Nut 68 N.m 50 lb ft
Valve End Fitting 17 N.m 13 lb ft
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