Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Bearing Cap Bolt 85 N.m 63 lb ft
Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt 165 N.m 122 lb ft
Brake Crossover Pipe Bracket Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Brake Pipe/Harness Bracket Nut 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Locking Differential Coil Assembly Lock Bolt 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Propeller Shaft Yoke Retainer Clamp Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Rear Axle Drain/Fill Plug 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolt 39 N.m 29 lb ft
Ring Gear Bolt 140 N.m 103 lb ft
Shock Absorber Bolt/Nut, Lower 105 N.m 77 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket Bolt 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Track Bar Bolt/Nut 105 N.m 77 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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