Fastener Tightening Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specification

Application Specification
Metric English
A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts (2.2L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
A/C Compressor Rear Bracket Mounting Bolts (2.2L) 31 N.m 23 lb ft
Accessory Mounting Bracket Mounting Bolts and Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Coupling Shield Retainer and Lock Nut 109 N.m 80 lb ft
Filler Neck Tube Bolt (4.3L) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Front Differential Carrier Shield Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Hood Latch Support Mounting Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Lower Intermediate Shaft Coupling Bolt 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Pitman Arm Ball Stud to Relay Rod Nut (4WD) 83 N.m 61 lb ft
Pitman Arm Nut 250 N.m 184 lb ft
Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload(1) 0.7-1.1 N.m(1) 6-10 lb in(1)
Power Steering Cooler Retaining Bolts 10 N.m 7 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Adjuster Lock Nut 49 N.m 36 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Adjuster Nut Assembly 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Side Cover Bolts 60 N.m 45 lb ft
Power Steering Gear to Frame Mounting Bolts 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Power Steering Hose Clamps 2 N.m 18 lb in
Power Steering Pressure Hose to Power Steering Gear (2.2L) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Pressure Hose to Power Steering Gear (4.3L) 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Connector and Fitting Assembly 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Front Mounting Bolts (2.2L) 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Front Mounting Bolts (4.3L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Front Mounting Nut (4.3L) 41 N.m 31 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Mounting Studs 57 N.m 42 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Bracket Bolt (2.2L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Bracket Nuts (2.2L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Bracket Nut (4.3L) 41 N.m 31 lb ft
Power Steering Return Hose to Power Steering Gear 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Return Hose to Power Steering Pump 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Rack Piston Guide Clamp Screw 6 N.m 53 lb in
Rack Piston Plug 150 N.m 111 lb in
(1) This specification is in addition to the worm shaft thrust bearing preload and the valve and seal drag.
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